Megan Talbott
Aurora,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Edward Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center, excelling in emergency and cardiac care. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and critical thinking capacity, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, adept at delivering comprehensive care across diverse medical conditions. Known for strong clinical judgement, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Edward Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- 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 post-discharge.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify changes in cardiac status, leading to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of treatment plans with comprehensive education on heart health and post-discharge care.
Patient Care Technician, Resource Team
Edward Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Triage assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient observation and assessments
- Adult and pediatric trauma nursing
- Advance cardiac life support
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking capacity
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
- Gift of Hope: Champions for Hope Program Series
Miscellaneous
- Preceptor for student nurses
- Rush Copley DAISY Committee member
- Mentor for new graduate nurses at Rush Copley Medical Center
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Edward Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician, Resource Team
Edward Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University
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