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Meghan Larsen

Tremont,IL

Summary

Professional with significant experience in emergency care, adept at handling high-pressure situations with precision and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing conditions. Skilled in patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support, with compassionate approach that ensures optimal patient outcomes. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and proactive attitude in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Emergency Department

Carle Health
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
  • Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
  • Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
  • Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Canton, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Documentation accuracy
  • Triage assessment
  • Airway management
  • IV insertion
  • Patient stabilization
  • Emergency care
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Care Course
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention


Timeline

RN, Emergency Department

Carle Health
07.2023 - Current

Diploma - Nursing

Graham Hospital School of Nursing

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