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Megan Trader

Providence,KY

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Deaconess Henderson Hospital, excelling in direct patient care and critical medication management. Proven ability in patient advocacy and strong clinical judgment, complemented by ACLS certification. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration in high-pressure environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Henderson Hospital
Henderson, KY
12.2024 - Current

Step-down/Telemetry Unit

  • Direct patient care including assessing patients and titrating critical medication drips.
  • Manage care for patients with several different medical issues including acute cardiac conditions by continuously monitoring and interpreting heart rhythms.

Registered Nurse

Caldwell County Hospital
Princeton, KY
07.2023 - 12.2024

House supervisor.

  • Direct patient care, clinical leadership, staffing management, demonstrating the ability to manage hospital operations for a critical access hospital during a shift including direct care of patients in the emergency department, medical surgical unit and swing-bed unit.

Registered Nurse

Crittenden County Hospital
Marion, KY
11.2022 - 08.2023

Medical/Surgical Unit

  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions.

Registered Nurse

St. Anthony’s Hospice
Henderson, KY
07.2021 - 11.2022

Home care Hospice

  • Hospice and palliative care, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary team collaboration, crisis intervention, and family support
  • Maintained comfort and quality of life during end of life.

Registered Nurse

Crittenden County Hospital
Marion, KY
07.2018 - 07.2021

Emergency Department

  • Provided rapid assessment, critical care, and crisis management skills in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
  • Direct patient care including triage, trauma response, advanced, medication administration, and patient/family education. Essential certifications include ACLS and BLS

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Madisonville
Madisonville, KY
01.2006 - 02.2018
  • Jan. 2006- Jan. 2007 Labor and Delivery RN
  • Jan. 2007-March 2011 Endoscopy RN including 1 year as Charge RN
  • March 2011-Nov. 2015 Labor and Deliver Charge RN
  • Nov. 2015-Feb. 2018 Case Management including utilization review and discharge planning.

Education

Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY
12.2005

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Henderson Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Caldwell County Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Crittenden County Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

St. Anthony’s Hospice
07.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Crittenden County Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Madisonville
01.2006 - 02.2018

Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing

Madisonville Community College