Megan Short
Layton,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
McKay-Dee Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Physical Therapy Aide
Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Worked with patients of all ages, ranging from children to seniors.
- Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
- Provided treatment to patients suffering from sports-related injuries to prevent loss of sensitivity as well mobility.
- Taught chronic pain management techniques to patients.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2022
High School Diploma -
Layton High School
Layton, UT05.2014
Skills
- Pharmacology
- Emergency Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
McKay-Dee Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2021
Physical Therapy Aide
Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy
09.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
High School Diploma -
Layton High School
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
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