Savannah Meek RN,BSN
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience in acute care, medical-surgical, and critical care settings, including travel nursing. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex patient cases and delivering effective patient education. Committed to utilizing clinical skills in women's and community health to support Planned Parenthood's mission of accessible reproductive healthcare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Carteret Health Care
Morehead City, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Managed care for patients recovering from various surgical procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, colectomy, appendectomy, and cholecystectomy.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with genitourinary conditions, including pyelonephritis and those requiring continuous bladder irrigation.
- Managed patients with gastrointestinal disorders like small bowel obstruction, and ulcerative colitis, including those requiring nasogastric tube decompression.
Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Eureka, CA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided specialized care for patients experiencing Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and Delirium Tremens, implementing appropriate protocols and interventions.
- Managed wound care and systemic treatment for patients diagnosed with cellulitis.
- Cared for patients with complex psychiatric disorders including Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, and Schizophrenia, focusing on stabilization and safety.
Cardiac Medical Step-Down Unit
New Hanover Regional Medical Center/Novant Health
Wilmington, NC
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided in depth education on how to care for incisions, increase activity and medicate appropriately once discharged after complex cardiac surgeries.
- Provided post-operative care for patients following complex cardiac surgeries, including Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and Mitral Valve Replacement.
- Monitored and managed patients with various cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, and pauses, ensuring prompt intervention and stabilization.
- Cared for patients’ post-amputation, focusing on wound management, pain control, and rehabilitation support.
- Managed patients with thoracic procedures such as Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and lobectomies, including chest tube management.
Progressive Care Unit
New Hanover Regional Medical Center/Novant Health
Wilmington, NC
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed comprehensive care for stroke patients, monitoring neurological status and facilitating early rehabilitation.
- Cared for ventilated patients, including ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
- Provided specialized care for patients with tracheostomies, including site care and airway management.
- Managed patients requiring vasopressor support, closely monitoring hemodynamics and titrating medications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for hospice and comfort care patients, supporting both patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
Wilmington, NC05.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Post-procedure care and education
- Infection control and sterile technique
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Cardiac management
- Patient Advocacy
- Pain management strategies
- Wound management
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Compact and California Expires June 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Expires February 2027
- Basic Life Support Expires March 2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification Expires in June 2026
References
References available upon request
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Community Nursing: New Hanover County Health Department Spring 2022
- Provided vaccinations, administered medications, and patient teaching.
- Educated community on sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), woman’s health and alternative forms of birth control.
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Carteret Health Care
05.2025 - Current
Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025
Cardiac Medical Step-Down Unit
New Hanover Regional Medical Center/Novant Health
09.2022 - 04.2024
Progressive Care Unit
New Hanover Regional Medical Center/Novant Health
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
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