Meghan Spirk
Langhorne,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient setting, specializing in hematology oncology patient care. Reliable in adapting to changing needs and skilled in patient education, symptom management, and IV therapy. Known for compassionate care, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alliance Cancer Specialists
04.2020 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy/immunotherapy, IV fluids and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Safely administered Chemotherapy/Biotherapy agents
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2017
Diploma - Nursing
Abington Dixon School of Nursing
Willow Grove, PA06-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Central line access and management
- Patient assessments
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR / EHR
- Appointment scheduling
- Call triaging
- Direct patient care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Hematology oncology patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse in PA
- BLS
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alliance Cancer Specialists
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
09.2015 - 03.2020
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
10.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Diploma - Nursing
Abington Dixon School of Nursing
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