MEGHAN SHAY
Medford
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive experience in emergency medicine, acute patient care, and clinical support. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, emergency response, and patient education. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement initiatives, clinical documentation, and mentoring nursing students. Passionate about promoting health, wellness, and preventive care through education, nutrition, and lifestyle management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Health
Washington Township
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in a high-volume emergency department.
- Perform detailed patient assessments and implement individualized care plans.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access for medications, fluids, diagnostics, and emergency interventions.
- Administer medications and IV therapies according to physician orders and protocols.
- Support stroke, STEMI, trauma, and emergency activation protocols.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and preventive health measures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and facilitate discharge planning.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for nursing students.
Emergency Room Technician
Jefferson Health
Washington Township
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted nursing and medical staff with patient care in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Performed EKGs, vital signs, phlebotomy, and patient transport.
- Supported trauma, stroke, and cardiac alert activations.
- Maintained equipment readiness and clinical supplies.
- Assisted with documentation, care coordination, and patient support.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Psychology
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Triage Support
- Trauma Response
- Stroke & STEMI Protocols
- Medication Administration
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- IV Therapy
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Acquisition
- EMR Documentation
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Precepting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Multi-State Compact License
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Honors And Awards
- 1st Place - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Conference, Heart Failure Quality Improvement Project
- DAISY Award Nominee - Compassionate Patient Care Recognition
Professional Leadership And Development
- Completed Vizient Nurse Residency Program (2025)
- Clinical Preceptor for Nursing Students
- Member, Unit-Based Council (UBC)
- Volunteer Youth Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Health
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Jefferson Health
01.2022 - 01.2025
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Psychology
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)