Hi, I’m
Megan Trussell
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
I am a recent Graduate from Chattanooga State Lpn program. I am dedicated healthcare professional with experience at CHI Memorial Hospital working in Med-surg, excelling in patient care and infection control. Known for strong teamwork and attention to detail, I effectively prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments. Committed to continual improvement, I enhance patient satisfaction through empathy and active listening while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
CHI Memorial Hospital
Student Nurse Technician
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Improved patient comfort by performing vital signs monitoring and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols while assisting with various procedures, minimizing risks for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during hospitalization, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assisted in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Ensured that all labs were drawn for doctors to go over with patients in a timely manner.
- Monitored glucose levels on patients in a timely manner.
- Ensured they were hooked up to telemetry if needed.
CHI Memorial Hospital
Sterile Proccessing
06.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN
from Licensed Practical Nursing
05-2025
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Awards
PCT of the year award 2023
Daisy Floor Award 2024
"Compassion and Excellence-I am recognizing you for your caring spirit. Treating your patients like family. Also your eagerness to learn nursing. You will be a wonderful nurse! Keep at it!
Manager
Jennifer Thompson
Torch of Excellence Award
Helping the IV RN, caring for your patients like family.
2021
Clinicals
Lifecare of Cleveland-Geriatrics
CHI Memorial- Med-Surg, Dialysis, CDU
Mocassin Bend-Mental Health
Cadas-Rehabilitation
Narcotics Anonymous-Addiction Treatment (Group Therapy)
Alcoholics Anonymous-Addiction Treatment (Group Therapy)
Tennova- Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care
Erlanger Dermatology-Mohs Surgeries, Patient Care
Safe Haven-Tramatic Brain Injury Long Term Care
Erlanger East Urology- Genitourinary Systems
Erlanger E-Kids-Pediatrics
Soddy Daisy High-School Nurse (pediatrics)
Daisy Elementary- School Nurse (pediatrics)
CHI Memorial Primary Care Associates-Family Doctor
Erlanger Cardiology Medical Mall-Cardio, Nuclear Stress Tests, Stress Echocardiogram
Cerifications
BLS- American Heart Association
Stroke Scale-American Heart Association
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Sterile Proccessing
CHI Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2020
Chattanooga State Community College
from Licensed Practical Nursing
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