Ashley Meagher
Niagara Falls
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking position in Emergency Department at Niagara Health, leveraging expertise in Oncology/Medicine. Reliable and hardworking team member with proactive communication skills for effective collaboration within interdisciplinary team. Strong ability to prioritize acuity of illness, ensuring timely and appropriate delegation of tasks to uphold quality of patient well-being. Maintains friendly and responsible approach while consistently upholding professional boundaries. Known for creativity, independence, and resourcefulness, excelling in time management. Confident in working with computers, electronics, and medical devices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Humber River Health
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Performing ordered nursing interventions, administering medications and anti-neoplastic medications, and advocating for the overall well-being and safety of the patients
- Assessing patient acuity and escalating care appropriately
- Communicating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuing quality of care is being delivered (i.e., MRP, RD, PT, OT, SW, IPAC, Lab Tech, Pharmacist)
- Working with Oncologists and Hematologists in the Cancer Clinic, promoting continuity of care
Team Lead / Resource Nurse
Humber River Health
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Monitoring patient acuity across the unit, creating appropriate patient care plans, and communicating with MRPs to consistently maintain a high standard of patient-centered care
- Delegation of tasks/skills amongst the available team members & ensuring their roles are meeting performance expectations (i.e., RNs, RPNs, externs, students)
- Completing and sending RMR referrals, identifying any gaps or potential discharge risks/barriers
- Ensuring team is following Best Practice Guidelines, hospital policies and protocols
- Providing direction, mentorship, encouragement, guidance, or resource tools to staff, acting as a dependable source of support and information amongst the floor
Cancer Clinic
Humber River Health
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Administering Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in an out-patient clinical setting
- Monitoring for acute reactions to Chemo Administrations and escalating scenarios appropriately
- IV, IM, SQ, and PO anti-neoplastic drug administration
- Proficient in quick IV insertion
Education
Reinstatement Evidence of Practice - Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON01.2015
Skills
- Blood Product Administration
- IV Therapy Proficiency
- Vascular Access Proficiency
- Pharmaceutical Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Proactive Monitoring
- Rapid Response Coordination
- TPN/Lipid Administration
- PEG/PEJ/NG tube care
- Complex Wound Care
- Proficient in Safe Anti-Neoplastic Medication Management
- Tracheostomy Management
- Chest Tube Monitoring
- Ileostomy/Colostomy Care
- Nephrostomy Tube Care
- Biliary Drain Management
- Paracentesis/Pleurx Catheter Drainage
- Catheter Insertion & CBI
- Oxygen Therapy
- Recognition of Patient Decline
- Team-Based Communication
- Intravenous Therapy Proficiency
- Thorough Patient Assessments
- Charting Expertise
- Effective Clinical Decision-Making
Certification
- De Souza Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, 03/01/23
- Current registration with CNO, 01/01/25
- CPR certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, 03/01/23
- Received full series of COVID vaccine, 01/01/22
- University of Toronto NCLEX Preparation Course, 01/01/21
Accomplishments
- Valid First Aid Certification
- Humber River Health Best Practice Champion in Prevention of Pressure Injuries
- Small Business Owner in Thunder Bay, ON – Ashley Meagher Makeup Design
Previous Relevant Placements
- 4th year, Intensive Care Unit Consolidation, Thunder Bay, ON
- 3rd year, 3C Surgical Inpatient, Thunder Bay, ON
- 3rd year, 1A Oncology/Medical, Thunder Bay, ON
- 3rd year, 1A Adult Mental Health, Thunder Bay, ON
Timeline
Cancer Clinic
Humber River Health
03.2023 - 02.2025
Team Lead / Resource Nurse
Humber River Health
08.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Humber River Health
02.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Reinstatement Evidence of Practice - Nursing
George Brown College
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