Megan Ross
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Vibrant and compassionate registered nurse skilled in critically thinking in rapidly changing, high pressure situations. A friendly and effective communicator committed to providing quality patient care through great teamwork. Natural and educated leader dedicated to advocating for patients and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
New York, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for wide variety of critically ill patients. Most common conditions include respiratory failure, heart failure/congenital heart abnormalities, fresh post-operative liver/kidney/multi-visceral transplants, DKA, and neuro surgeries.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Astute physical assessment skills including assessing pain and sedation levels and administering medication/intervention appropriately.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Member of Unlit Based Council (Hospital Leadership)
- Chair of Informatics Committee-dedicated to optimizing electronic medical record documentation to improve quality of patient care and care coordination.
- Co-Chair of R4 Committee- Recruitment, Retention, Recognition, Respect to improve employee engagement
- Experience in precepting- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Daisy Award 10/2021 and 03/2022
- Remain up to date on evidence-based practice and research through membership of journal publications.
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Progressive Care Unit
NYP Morgan Stanely Children's Hospital
New York, NY
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Serve as charge nurse on unit and assume roles coordinating bed flow, nursing assignments, staffing, safety, and strong resource to colleagues on unit.
- Competency in central monitoring and interpretation of cardiac telemetry, as well as respiratory modalities.
- Effectively educate using therapeutic communication techniques for patients and families regarding plan of care.
- Provide resources to colleagues as Epic SuperUser for unit during NYP Epic Rollout.
Registered Nurse- Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Care for post-operative patients and patients with chronic illnesses including CHF, COPD, DM 11, stroke, CKD, GIB,
Crohn’s Disease, SBO, and complications associated with each - Member of Unit Council, addressing issues on unit and identifying solutions
- Advocate for patients and staff nurses
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY 09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 09.2011 - 05.2016
Skills
Mechanical Ventilation/Airway management
Safe medication administration
Safe blood product administration
ECMO
CVVH/CRRT
EVD drain
IV and catheter insertion
Phlebotomy and specimen collection and interpretation
Oscillator/VDR/nitric oxide
Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
Plan of care organization admission through discharge
Interpersonal communication and conflict resolution
End-Of-Life Care
Inotropic drips
Sedation drips
Chest-tube management
Certification
Registered Nurse New York
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Columbia University in The City of New York
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Progressive Care Unit
NYP Morgan Stanely Children's Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse- Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry
The Miriam Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Hampshire
09.2011 - 05.2016