Megan Wirtanen
Chippewa Falls
Summary
Wisconsin licensed Cardiac Progressive Care Registered Nurse with four years of cardiac, neurological, and travel nurse experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Proven ability to adapt quickly in new environments while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel IMC/ICU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Travel IMC Registered Nurse
Triage Healthcare
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Cardiac CCU Registered Nurse
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed up to six patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Worked as unit charge nurse managing floor nurses, delegating duties, and assisted with patient care.
- Performs as preceptor assisting in training and teaching of new nurses.
Behavior Health Technician
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Vista
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inter-faith Care Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
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
- Chest Tube Management
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Conscious Sedation/Cardioversion
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Coronary Angiogram
- Titrating IV Medications
- Progressive Care Nursing
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Unit Based Council Member
- Transfer Mobility Coach
- Charting and clinical documentation
Timeline
Travel IMC/ICU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Travel IMC Registered Nurse
Triage Healthcare
07.2023 - 12.2024
Cardiac CCU Registered Nurse
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2023
Behavior 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
License and Certifications
- Nursing License- Wisconsin and Multi-state #260991-30
- ACLS expires 04/2027
- BLS expires 07/2027
- NIHSS expires 02/2026