Meghan Suminski, BSN-RN
NC
Summary
Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in progressive care and community health. Advanced in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Accomplished in patient and family education, preventative health measures, and advocating for patients needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Floated to various different units around the hospital every shift.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Cared for patients in 31-bed surgical step down unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering treatment to patients.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Travel Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Floated to various different units around the hospital every shift.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Travel Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Froedtert & The Medical College Of Wisconsin
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Cared for patients in 19-bed neurology step downunit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided exceptional care to multiple high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI11.2017
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Vaccine administration (ages 2mo & up)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Call triaging
- Emotional intelligence
- Strategic decision-making
- Patient-focused care
- Professional bedside manner
- NG tube insertion and removal
- IV insertion, setup, and medications
- Extensive wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator care
- Telemetry and EKG reading
- Hospice and palliative care
- Culturally-competent care
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Prenatal nutrition
- Epic, Allscripts, and Cerner charting and clinical documentation
- Healthcare teamwork
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- NIH certified
- NRP certified
References
Emily Roberts, BSN-RN
Charge RN at Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital
(757) 621-7279
Hannah Fagan, BSN-RN
Charge RN at Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital
(757) 334-0999
Amber Rosado, BSN-RN
Charge RN at New York Presbyterian
(347) 601-1411
Raeanna Monte, FNP-BC
Charge RN at Froedert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
(262) 685-8944
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian
05.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Froedtert & The Medical College Of Wisconsin
12.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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