Meghan Kostreba

• Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
• Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
• Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.

• 180 hours of clinical experience in the CMIC and CaRe unit of HCMC
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
• Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
• Familiar with EPIC software
• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
• Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

HCMC- Pediatrics

Fairview Ridges- OB/Labor and Delivery

Abbot Northwestern- Cardiac care

Methodist- Medical Surgical

HCMC- Psychiatric

DaVita- Palliative care