MEGHAN W. ALDAVE
Ayden,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with NICU specialization, demonstrating efficiency in task completion and productivity enhancement through strong time management and prioritization skills. Expertise in neonatal resuscitation, patient-family communication, and developmental care planning. Proven ability to deliver empathetic patient care and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes for neonates and families.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Student Health Center
Rexburg, Idaho
2010 - 2014
- Performed EKG’s, breathing treatments, blood sugars, took patient medical histories.
- Assisted with sutures, wound care, and patient education.
- Obtained vital signs, height, weight, and lab specimens.
- Supported patients during mobility exercises to enhance their physical independence.
Registered Nurse, NICU
St. Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
2017 - 2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in the level 3 NICU.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the neonatal unit. Was a member of the Unit Based Council.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Awarded Daisy Award for excellent care of a micropreemie. I was acknowledged due to treating her family like my own. They also received excellent communication making them feel more safe and secure during a scary time in their life.
Patient Care Tech- Maternity
Intermountain Healthcare, LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
2015 - 2017
- Obtain vital signs for both mom and baby, as well as blood sugars.
- Rounded hourly on patients.
- Assist patients to the restroom, emptied and recorded intake and outputs.
- Bathed and performed various tests on babies.
- Assisted with breastfeeding instructions.
- Prepared mom and baby for discharge.
- In 2016 received the Shining Star Award for excellent patient care.
- Supported patients with mobility and activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient service.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College
Draper, UT05.2017
Associate Degree - Health Science
Brigham Young University- Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2014
Skills
- Neonatal care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Breastfeeding education
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Respiratory management
- Infection control
Affiliations
Unit Based Council
Accomplishments
100% on scanning medications on time
Certification
Registered Nurse - Utah State Department of Professional Licensing (North Carolina licensure in progress)
References
- Nanette Huff (801) 635-5802
- Bliss Straw (801) 201-8099
- Julie King (801) 245-0261
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Student Health Center
2010 - 2014
Registered Nurse, NICU
St. Mark's Hospital
2017 - 2025
Patient Care Tech- Maternity
Intermountain Healthcare, LDS Hospital
2015 - 2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College
Associate Degree - Health Science
Brigham Young University- Idaho