MEGAN WARNKE
Gregory,USA
Summary
In my role as a Registered Nurse, I have acquired extensive experience in emergency and military healthcare while working in various emergency departments and serving in the South Dakota Army National Guard. My skills are focused on emergency care, rapid patient assessment, critical thinking, and compassionate treatment. These abilities enable me to facilitate critical transfers and provide life-saving interventions. I excel in high-pressure environments, where I prioritize delivering excellent patient care and fostering effective teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA JKF
01.2025 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
- Reduced emergency room wait times by efficiently triaging patients and prioritizing care based on the severity of conditions.
- Practice effective time management by safely managing five to seven patients at a time.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
AVERA MCKENNAN
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated timely transfer of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to Intensive Care Units
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Administered intravenous medications, fluids, blood products, antibiotics and other treatments as ordered by physicians
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures
- Responded quickly and appropriately to changes in vital signs or symptoms of illness and injury
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment
- Participated in code blue situations providing advanced life support interventions as needed
- Conducted health education classes and trained new personnel on topics such as emergency assessment and procedures, prolonged field care and medical diagnoses
- Developed strong interpersonal skills while working with patients from diverse backgrounds and diagnoses
68W HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST
SOUTH DAKOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
10.2018 - Current
- Conducted health education classes and trained new personnel on topics such as emergency assessment and procedures, prolonged field care and medical diagnoses.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills while working with patients from diverse backgrounds and diagnoses.
- Provided direct patient care to soldiers and their families in a busy medical clinic setting, including intake assessment, triage, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
- Completed EMT-Basic certification program.
- Monitored communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
AVERA MCKENNAN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions
- Completed EMT-Basic certification program
- Monitored communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring, and documenting cardiac arrhythmias
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
AVERA MCKENNAN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning, and ambulating of incubated patients
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers
- Demonstrated excellent bedside manner while providing comfort measures to patients
- Organized and maintained medical records according to hospital regulations
- Obtained patient weight, vital signs and height to document information in charts
STUDENT NURSE
AVERA MCKENNAN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, collecting specimens
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with activities of daily living including feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Utilized safe lifting techniques to transfer patients from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices
- Prepared and served food trays
STUDENT NURSE INTERN
AVERA GRASSLAND
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Educated patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments under the supervision of Registered Nurses
- Completed 144 hours of providing patient care in a variety of settings
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
AVERA GREGORY HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 11.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Sioux Falls08-2023
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
Ft Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX12-2019
No Degree - Military
Basic Combat Training
Fort Sill, OK08-2019
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV therapy administration
- Effective Time Management
- Clear Communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- National Institue of Health Stroke Scale (NIH)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA JKF
01.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
AVERA MCKENNAN
11.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
AVERA MCKENNAN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
08.2023 - 11.2023
STUDENT NURSE
AVERA MCKENNAN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
05.2023 - 06.2023
STUDENT NURSE INTERN
AVERA GRASSLAND
01.2023 - 06.2023
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
AVERA MCKENNAN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
05.2021 - 08.2023
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
AVERA GREGORY HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 11.2021
68W HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST
SOUTH DAKOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
Ft Sam Houston
No Degree - Military
Basic Combat Training
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