Megan Underwood
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in providing exceptional inpatient care and effectively managing patients. Proficient in administering medication, closely monitoring patient neuro progress, and utilizing telemetry monitoring to ensure accurate assessment. Collaborates seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and a steadfast focus on delivering high-quality healthcare. Demonstrates proficiency in charting, patient education, and crisis management for efficient and effective care delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Stepdown 12ABD
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- NIH and every four hour neuro checks during shift.
- Charge relief, clinical coach and preceptor.
- Managed patients recovering from back surgeries, crani resections, lumbar drains, lumbar punctures, and other medical or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Student Nurse Extern
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OHAASN - Nursing (RN)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Cincinnati, OH12.2021
Skills
- Charge relief
- Help in rapid responses
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Team-Oriented and Cooperative
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Stroke care/workup
- Back surgery care/pain control
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. #515377 - 9/2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS
- NIH certified
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Stepdown 12ABD
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
AASN - Nursing (RN)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. #515377 - 9/2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS
- NIH certified
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
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