MEGAN ARNOLD
Nashville
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
HCA Tristar Centennial Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
Registered Nurse-Medical/Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Tristar Centennial Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Care for patients on the day shift in a high acuity environment that requires a high level of care involving a multidisciplinary team
- Patient care includes: complete shift assessments, rounding and communication with a multidisciplinary team and different specialties, critical thinking through acute changes in patient care, titrating IV drip medications, ventilator care, invasive line care such as central lines, Vas Catheters, Foley Catheters, Arterial Lines, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
- Work experience in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Intensive Care Unit.
- Acted as a mentor for new hire registered nurses on my unit. Provided guidance and assistance in making new hires feel welcomed and comfortable on our unit.
Registered Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Care for patients on the night shift in a high acuity environment that requires a high level of care involving a multidisciplinary team
- Patient care includes: complete shift assessments, critical thinking through acute changes in patient care, titrating IV drip medications, ventilator care, invasive line care such as central lines, Vas Catheters, Foley Catheters, and Arterial Lines.
- Specialized trained and certified in lumbar drains and EVD's.
- Work experience in Level 1 Trauma Intensive Care Unit and a Comprehensive Stroke Center Neurovascular Intensive.
Student Shadow
PONTE VEDRA PLASTIC SURGERY
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Observed different surgical and clinic plastic surgery procedures by Dr. Robin Burk and Registered Nurse Carol Mikell.
Student Shadow
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Observed role of Nurse Anesthetist in variety of procedures in preoperative care, operating room, and postoperative care.
Student Shadow
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT'S BORLAND GROOVER CLINIC
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Observed several Gastrointestinal procedures along with pre/post operative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing- Accelerated Second Degree Program
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12.2022
Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health Concentration, Health Professions, Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2021
Skills
- Medical Software Training- MEDITECH, EPIC, CERNER
- CRRT certified
- Multidisciplinary Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- RN Licensure, issued: 02/18/2023, exp: 09/30/2026
- BLS & ALS Certification, issued: 03/03/2023, exp:03/03/2025
- CDC Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses Course, issed: 04/01/2022
- CPI Certification, issued: 03/10/2023, exp: 03/31/2025
Extracurricular Activities
University of Alabama Panhellenic Recruitment Team; Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority; UA's Dance Marathon for Children's Miracle Network; West Alabama Food Bank Volunteer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
HCA Tristar Centennial Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Medical/Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Tristar Centennial Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
Student Shadow
PONTE VEDRA PLASTIC SURGERY
07.2018 - 06.2020
Student Shadow
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
07.2018 - 07.2018
Student Shadow
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT'S BORLAND GROOVER CLINIC
06.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health Concentration, Health Professions, Psychology
The University of Alabama
- RN Licensure, issued: 02/18/2023, exp: 09/30/2026
- BLS & ALS Certification, issued: 03/03/2023, exp:03/03/2025
- CDC Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses Course, issed: 04/01/2022
- CPI Certification, issued: 03/10/2023, exp: 03/31/2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing- Accelerated Second Degree Program
Belmont University
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