Meghan McAdoo
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly motivated Clinical Nurse II with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience in general medicine, ICU, and outpatient cardiology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Diagnostic Nurse - Duke Cardiology
Duke University Health System
Raleigh, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Performed exercise and pharmacological stress tests for cardiac patients while collaborating with sonographers or nuclear medicine technicians.
- Monitored and interpreted ECGs for ST changes and arrhythmias during stress tests.
- Administered medications during pharmacologic stress tests such as dobutamine, regadenoson, and atropine.
- Inserted intravenous catheters for administration of isotopes and medications during stress tests.
Clinical Nurse II - CTICU
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated patients and family members on diagnoses, treatments, and disease prevention related to cardiac diseases and cardiothoracic surgeries, such as TAVR, TEVAR, CABG, AVR/TVR/MVR, heart/lung transplant, and implantation of cardiac devices.
- Managed care of patients immediately post-surgery, including sedation management/weaning, assisting respiratory therapists with extubation, and close monitoring of vital signs and pain management.
- Coordinated with multiple different disciplines of the healthcare team to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patient.
Charge Nurse, Preceptor, CN II - General Medicine
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Assessed and responded to decompensating patients in emergent situations.
- Prioritized and organized needs and tasks for up to 5 patients during a shift.
- Managed care for population including substance abuse, sickle cell disease, geriatric care, GI/liver/kidney diseases, and psychiatric disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Martha Mann School of Nursing, WTCC
Raleigh, NC12.2020
Skills
- LVAD HM2 and HM3, RVAD, IABP trained
- CRRT set-up and management
- EPIC EHR proficient
- IV insertion and management
Affiliations
- Daisy Award Nominee - 2023
Certification
- BLS Training - 2023
- ACLS Training - 2023
Timeline
Cardiac Diagnostic Nurse - Duke Cardiology
Duke University Health System
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II - CTICU
Duke University Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Charge Nurse, Preceptor, CN II - General Medicine
Duke University Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Martha Mann School of Nursing, WTCC
- BLS Training - 2023
- ACLS Training - 2023