Megan Dimaquibo, RN, BSN, CCRN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in ICU and ECMO; CCRN certified. Proven leadership as a Relief CVICU Charge Nurse, showcasing exceptional patient care and team coordination. Progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU and ECMO Specialist
Scripps Health
07.2018 - Current
- RN ECMO Specialist (2023-current) Trained in first cohort of RN-led ECMO program. Provide highly skilled and high-acuity troubleshooting and management of ECMO circuit. Experienced assistant in cannulation, decannulation, circuit exchanges, and bedside management.
- Bedside CVICU RN (2018-current) Proficient with mechanical circulatory support devices including Impella, LVAD, and IABP. Expert at managing patients during intubation, sedation, bedside procedures, line placement and management, and resuscitative measures per ACLS.
- Relief Charge Nurse in CVICU (2022-current) Experienced charge nurse able to safely staff large unit, address patient and family needs, and lead by example. Familiar with hospital policies and able to ensure compliance with diplomatic and teaching spirit.
- Experienced clinical preceptor and unit resource. Able to teach and demonstrate skills and concepts, recognized by peers as being helpful and approachable.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Palomar Health
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Registered Nurse, ICU (2016-2018) Achieved position in ICU transition program in combined cardiac/neuro ICU. Became proficient in critical care assessment, care of ventilated patients, and critical medications including vasoactive drip titration and sedation.
Registered Nurse, Crisis Stabilization Unit
Palomar Health
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Registered Nurse, Crisis Stabilization Unit (2016). Certified to assess patients and place 5150 behavioral health holds. Part of inaugural team opening new unit triaging and managing outpatient psychiatric emergencies. Facilitated rapid physician assessment and patient disposition.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Alvarado Hopital
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Unit, providing compassionate care to diverse patient population. Collaborated well with physician colleagues to intervene early on behalf of patients, improving outcomes. Proactively sought out certification in NIHSS in order to provide final pre-discharge assessment to stroke patients on the unit.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Sharp Healthcare
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Registered Nurse, Geriatric/Medical Psychiatric Unit, cross-trained/floated into psychiatric ICU, child/adolescent, and chemical dependency units. Maintained patient and staff safety, monitored patients closely for medication side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- CCRN certified with expertise in high acuity patients
- RN ECMO Specialist
- Relief CVICU Charge Nurse with demonstrated leadership skills
- Experienced clinical preceptor and approachable resource
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU and ECMO Specialist
Scripps Health
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Palomar Health
04.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Crisis Stabilization Unit
Palomar Health
04.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Alvarado Hopital
04.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Sharp Healthcare
01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University