Megan Selstad
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Valley View Surgery Center, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance efficiency in high-volume settings while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in evidence-based practice and care coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards. Currently pursuing BSN and committed to obtaining CCS/CIC certification.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/Circulator/PACU
Valley View Surgery Center
Las Vegas
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted exhaustive preoperative evaluations and reviewed patient histories alongside diagnostic results and physician documentation to guarantee surgical preparedness.
- Detected gaps or inconsistencies in clinical information and relayed findings to surgeons and anesthesia providers.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges safely through thorough documentation and robust communication across various disciplines.
- Enhanced efficiency in high-volume ambulatory surgery center conducting as many as 180 procedures daily.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to enhance documentation precision and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
Registered Nurse - Critical Care IMC
Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Reviewed critically ill patients to capture clinical data, informing targeted treatment planning.
- Analyzed patient records, laboratory results, imaging, and provider documentation to identify clinical changes.
- Upheld meticulous electronic documentation in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse - Case Management
Aviant Healthcare
Las Vegas
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed medical records and clinical documentation for hospice eligibility determination based on CMS guidelines and organizational protocols.
- Managed coordination of multidisciplinary services while upholding comprehensive and precise patient documentation.
- Guaranteed documentation alignment with regulatory standards and optimized care coordination processes.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
University Medical Center
Las Vegas
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) Nurse Residency.
- Coordinated care during the COVID-19 pandemic for up to seven complex medical-surgical patients while maintaining detailed electronic documentation and adherence to hospital policies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations alongside medication administration, IV therapy, blood product administration, wound care, catheter management, and specimen collection.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to uphold quality care and documentation bolstering clinical decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05-2021
Academy of Math, Science, Arts, and Technology -
Ed W. Clark High School
Las Vegas, NV01-2015
Skills
- Surgical care coordination
- Patient care and case management
- Clinical documentation and record review
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary care coordination and time management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- BLS, Currently certified
- ACLS, Currently certified
- Willingness to complete necessary certifications prior to employment
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Critical Care IMC
Valley Hospital Medical Center
02.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/Circulator/PACU
Valley View Surgery Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Case Management
Aviant Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
University Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Academy of Math, Science, Arts, and Technology -
Ed W. Clark High School