Megan Swanson
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic nurse bringing 3 1/2 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Assistant Softball Coach
Windy City Rage Fastpitch
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Coached players on successful batting, pitching and catching techniques.
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Supported head coach by scheduling and organizing away games and special events.
- Provided effective physical training and conditioning to meet player position requirements and team needs.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Patient Care Technician
AMITA Health Medical Group
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- Trauma care
- Emergency triage
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Legal compliance
Certification
- North Carolina Board of Nursing License
- Illinois Board of Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- NCI
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
AMITA Health Medical Group
06.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Softball Coach
Windy City Rage Fastpitch
06.2018 - 08.2022
- North Carolina Board of Nursing License
- Illinois Board of Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- NCI
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
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