Meghan Davies
Kent,OH
Summary
Experienced nurse with strong background in neonatal intensive care. Skilled in managing complex patient care plans and ensuring optimal outcomes through timely interventions. Strong focus on effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Akron Children's Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Provides care to critically ill neonates within a level 4 NICU with nurse to patient ratios ranging between 1-4 patients.
- Utilizes the electronic health record in a variety of formats in order to document findings in a timely fashion, allowing for multidisciplinary treatments and interventions.
- Provides primary care to infants with complex home going needs of which often require long term ventilatory support.
- Manages multiple modes of ventilation both invasive and non invasive.
- Utilizes multiple modes of enteral therapy for nutritional needs.
- Maintains and care for central lines including PICC, UVC/UAC, and Broviac.
- Exhibits excellent bedside manner when interacting with premature newborns or those with congenital conditions, providing compassionate and individualized care.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment plans.
- Provides emotional support to families during critical stages in the NICU, fostering trust and open communication.
- Mentors new nursing staff in proper NICU procedures, improving overall unit performance.
- Intermittently serves as unit resource person and relief charge nurse.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, M31
11.2011 - 09.2016
- Provided care to critically ill neonates within a level 4 NICU with nurse to patient ratios ranging between 1 to 3 patients.
- Improved neonatal patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and protocols.
- Managed complex patient cases with attention to detail, ensuring timely interventions and treatments.
- Provided primary nursing care to a number of patients and families entrusting quality care received.
- Enhanced communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Demonstrated excellent bedside manner to all patients and families, providing compassionate and individualized care.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Provided care to critically ill pediatric patients through clinical observation and physical head to toe assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child's condition, and resources for coping strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic-Marymount Hospital, 3 West
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Managed adult patients on a medical/surgical/stroke/telemetry floor utilizing evidence based practice and hospital policies and protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walsh University
North Canton, OH01-2009
Skills
- Nursing documentation- Epic
- Computer & typing- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care planning
- Excellent communication
- Adaptable and flexible
- Family support
- Developmental care
- Reliable and responsible
Certification
- Ohio RN: License number 350982
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Akron Children's Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, M31
11.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
11.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic-Marymount Hospital, 3 West
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Ohio RN: License number 350982
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walsh University
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