Megan A. Barnes
Branford,FL
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Burn ICU
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse Sedation
The Orthopedic Institute
Gainesville, FL
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions../
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
05.2010 - 06.2016
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Critical Care Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesvill, FL
12.2005 - 09.2008
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2010
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2007
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Nursing Plan Development
- Wound Care Specialist
- Critical Care
- OR and ER Experience
- Neonatal ICU Procedures
- Flow Sheet Charting
Licensing
Registered Nurse: RN9307721
Certifications
- ACLS/BLS exp. 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse Burn ICU
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Sedation
The Orthopedic Institute
08.2018 - 05.2020
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2010 - 06.2016
Critical Care Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
12.2005 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Fe College
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