Meghan Koester
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with 1.5 years of direct patient care experience in the acute care and ICU setting. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with patients and families to provide individualized care. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and improve outcomes. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments in a variety of specialty areas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Team Registered Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
08.2023 - Current
- Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools
- Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to patient and family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
- Creates or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs.
- Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols for patients in the acute care and ICU settings. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
- Communicates with the patient, family, and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs and changes in patient status.
Certified Nursing Assistant Pediatrics
Nebraska Medicine
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored intake and output orally, and through ostomies, gastrostomy tubes, jejunostomy tubes, urinary catheters, and other drainage devices for seven to fifteen patients each shift
- Assessed vital signs and blood glucose levels when delegated by a nurse
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene including bathing or showering, brushing teeth, perineal care, and diaper rash care
- Responded to patient and family call lights in a timely and efficient manner
- Supported patients with arts and crafts, games, music, and reading activities
Summer Student Nurse Intern Labor and Delivery/Postpartum
CHI Health Immanuel
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored one to two laboring mothers or four to five postpartum mother baby couplets per shift under the guidance of a nurse preceptor
- Performed newborn and maternal assessments during labor and postpartum period
- Administered intravenous, intramuscular, and oral medications to both mothers and babies
- Completed 24-hour newborn screenings and assisted with breast and bottle feedings
Student Nurse Technician Med/Surg/Ortho/Peds
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluff
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed eight to twelve patients' vital signs including blood glucose levels
- Monitored intake and output orally and through urinary catheters
- Assisted patients with bathing and personal care
- Transferred patients using gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, and lift devices as needed
- Supported nurses with additional needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Public Health
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2023
Skills
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Illinois #041547951
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Resource Team Registered Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
08.2023 - Current
Summer Student Nurse Intern Labor and Delivery/Postpartum
CHI Health Immanuel
05.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant Pediatrics
Nebraska Medicine
03.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse Technician Med/Surg/Ortho/Peds
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluff
07.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Public Health
Creighton University
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