Megan Wirtanen
Chippewa Falls
Summary
Wisconsin licensed Progressive Care Registered Nurse with four years of cardiac, neurological, and travel nurse experience. Proven ability to adapt quickly in new environments and build strong relationships while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Travel
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
- Acted as lead nurse overseeing both ICU and medical/surgical patients and nurses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, interventions, and responses to treatments.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Triage Healthcare
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Conduct thorough assessments on patients with neurological conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent excellence in nursing practice as a travel nurse.
Cardiac CCU Registered Nurse
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Performed advanced life support techniques during emergency situations, resulting in increased patient survival rates.
- Monitor and assess critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions, including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and arrhythmias. Interpret EKGs and telemetry.
- Provide specialized care to patients recovering from cardiac interventions and surgeries.
Behavioral Health Technician
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Vista
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inter-faith Care Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05-2021
Skills
- Central line management
- Chest Tube Management
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Telemetry monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- NIHSS Stroke Scale
- Titrating IV Medications
- Progressive Care Nursing
- Charge nurse
- Preceptor
- Charting and Clinical Documentation in varying EHRs
License and Certifications
- Nursing License- Wisconsin and Multi-state #260991-30
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Travel
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Travel
Triage Healthcare
07.2023 - 12.2024
Cardiac CCU Registered Nurse
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
03.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Vista
06.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inter-faith Care Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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