Megan Scott
Portland,OR
Summary
Patient-focused, energetic and motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to providing top-quality patient care
Looking for position in long term facility committed to providing excellent geriatric care Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress
Saylers Old Country Kitchen
2021.11 - Current
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Provided timely tableside assistance to guests requiring additional condiments or utensils.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
Staff Registered Nurse
Bethany Retirement Community
2015.11 - 2016.02
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedure
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Lrs Healthcare
2011.12 - 2015.10
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying all orders and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Advanced professional development by attending relevant conferences and workshops, then sharing acquired knowledge with fellow team members.
- Strengthened communication among healthcare providers by leading interdisciplinary team huddles focused on coordinating patient-centered care plans.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from acute care settings to home or rehabilitation facilities through thorough discharge planning and follow-up calls.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry County Health Center
2009.09 - 2011.11
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
A New Day Refresher For Nursing
Online11.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Philadelphia Community College
Philadelphia, PA2003
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Family Education
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Patient Education
Certification
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of WA
License number: RN.61493921
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Waitress
Saylers Old Country Kitchen
2021.11 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Bethany Retirement Community
2015.11 - 2016.02
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Lrs Healthcare
2011.12 - 2015.10
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry County Health Center
2009.09 - 2011.11
No Degree - Nursing
A New Day Refresher For Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Philadelphia Community College
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of WA
License number: RN.61493921
CPR certified through American Heart Association
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