Nicole Menges-Meyers
Sinking Spring,PA
Summary
Dedicate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and post-anesthesia patient management. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic healthcare environments and deliver high-quality patient outcomes. Strong leadership skills and effective communicator with a focus on teamwork and clinical excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
Lancaster Orthopedic Group Surgery Center
Lancaster, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients, ensuring smooth recovery and patient satisfaction
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical skills to monitor and address changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Deliver patient education and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence to post-surgical care
- Manage acute care interventions, including medication and airway management to support patient stability.
Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
University of Pittsburg Medical Center
Lititz, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients, ensuring smooth recovery and patient satisfaction
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical skills to monitor and address changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Deliver patient education and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence to post-surgical care
- Manage acute care interventions, including medication and airway management to support patient stability.
Clinical Staff Lead, Perianesthesia
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, PA
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed efficient administrative team through targeted coaching and professional development initiatives.
- Completed payroll processing for 35 employees on a bi-weekly schedule.
- Implemented personnel performance assessments and organized incentives to enhance morale.
- Interacted with patients via phone, email, and in-person, providing information and directing inquiries.
- Encouraged critical thinking among employees by facilitating daily activities and problem-solving sessions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through effective conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques.
- Defined and documented administrative staff processes based on management directives.
- Contributed to PDCA development for COVID-19 testing sites and scheduling for surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, PA
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided outstanding care to two patients recovering from anesthesia.
- Administered preoperative care to surgical patients to ensure readiness.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting electrocardiograph readings and tracking telemetry.
- Implemented interventions such as medication administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Critical Care Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, PA
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered exceptional care to two patients diagnosed with COVID-19 from treatment initiation to completion.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and nutritionists to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting electrocardiograph readings and tracking telemetry irregularities.
- Implemented medical interventions including medication administration and airway management procedures.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, PA
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered exceptional care to 2-4 patients from treatment initiation to completion.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and therapists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting electrocardiograph readings and identifying irregular telemetry.
- Administered medications and IVs, performed catheter insertions, and managed airways.
- Treated patients with diverse diagnoses, including sepsis, renal failure, and myocardial infarction.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA01.2001
Skills
- Registered nurse
- Critical care nursing
- Post-anesthesia care
- Pain management
- Patient education
- Critical thinking skills
- Acute care management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 05/01/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, 05/01/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 05/01/25
- Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
Lancaster Orthopedic Group Surgery Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
University of Pittsburg Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Staff Lead, Perianesthesia
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
12.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Critical Care Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019
Masters of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lehigh University
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