Megan Rockwell
Selah,WA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Astria Regional Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional patient care and clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, I've significantly enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. My leadership in staff mentorship and commitment to continuous professional development underscore my holistic approach to nursing excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chandler House
Yakima, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Cascade Foot And Ankle
Yakima, WA
02.2013 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Astria Regional Medical Center
Yakima, WA
02.2006 - 08.2009
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
AA - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA12.2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chandler House
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cascade Foot And Ankle
02.2013 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Astria Regional Medical Center
02.2006 - 08.2009
AA - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College