MEGAN WESTMARK
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Nurse who remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart, responsible and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Possessing terrific interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills over the last 4 years. Dedicated to always providing the best quality of care for patients and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Coastal Carolina Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- I assess, evaluate, and care for neonate and pediatric patients. This includes performing patient assessments and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- I administer medications, fluids and check vital signs on critically ill newborns. As well as draw lab work and perform sterile procedures such as wound dressing, line placements, and other medically necessary procedures.
- I collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. As well as, collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- I communicate with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options. I also build rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- I document information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- I follow policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Pediatric Registered Nurse, BSN
Seaside Pediatrics Of Bluffton
08.2020 - 04.2022
- As a pediatric nurse, it is in my job description to provide specialized care to children of all ages. Helping healthy kids of all ages and watching them all grow and become their own individuals is my passion.
- I provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development, medical diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- I performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. As well as monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- I assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- I aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and social situations.
- I maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, BSN
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- I assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients. This included performing patient assessments and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- I administered medications, fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns. As well as drew lab work and performed sterile procedures such as wound dressing, line placements, and other medically necessary procedures.
- I collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. As well as, collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- I communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options
- I built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- I documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- I followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Pediatric Registered Nurse, BSN
Salerno Pediatric Care
02.2019 - 08.2020
- As a pediatric nurse, it is in my job description to provide specialized care to children of all ages. Helping healthy kids of all ages and watching them all grow and become their own individuals is my passion.
- I provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development, medical diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- I performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. As well as monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- I assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- I aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and social situations.
- I maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Lake Mary, FL07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2017
Associate of Arts -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2015
High School Diploma -
T Dewitt Taylor Middle High School
Pierson, FL05.2015
Skills
- ALS, BLS, NRP, Stable and HIPAA certified
- Time Management, Professionalism, Organization, Critical Thinking, Informed Decision Making, and Collaboration
- Compassionate, Devoted, and Caring
- Patient Coping Mechanisms and Providing Intervention and Resources when Social Problems Arise
- Effective Education and Communication with Patients and Families
- Direct Patient Care Including Medication Administration, Sterile Procedures, and Evaluating Diagnostic Tests
- Collaborating with Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals in Patient Care
- Establishing Care Plans based on Individual Patient Needs
- Pain Management Techniques and Implementing Comforting Skills
- Update Electronic Charts and Medical Chart Management
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Coastal Carolina Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse, BSN
Seaside Pediatrics Of Bluffton
08.2020 - 04.2022
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, BSN
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse, BSN
Salerno Pediatric Care
02.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts -
Daytona State College
High School Diploma -
T Dewitt Taylor Middle High School
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