Megan Benson
Campden,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse of 6 years, specializing in maternal, child and family health. Possess a proven capacity to quickly learn new concepts, establish rapport with patients and their families, and work well individually or as part of a interdisciplinary team. Passionate about pursing new and challenging opportunities where my current skills can be utilized and developed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Obstetrical Travel Nurse
Goodwill Staffing and Recruitment | Solutions Staffing
, ON, BC, AB, NL
01.2022 - Current
- Successfully completed 9 Obstetrical RN travel contracts in remote health care facilities throughout Canada.
- Possess the knowledge, experience and confidence to function in rural settings that often require a higher level of independence and autonomy.
- Assisted obstetricians with medical procedures such as vaginal deliveries, forceps/vacuum extractions, cesarean sections, fetal scalp lactate sampling, and placement of labour induction devices such as Cervidil or foley induction catheters.
- Independently delivered babies in circumstances of precipitous vaginal birth, when the physician was unable to attend.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Family Managed Home Care
Beamsville, ON
09.2021 - Current
- Provided overnight nursing care to a home based pediatric client with complex chronic medical conditions.
- Performed tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube care, gastrostomy tube feeds, continuous oxygen and heart rate monitoring, medication administration and assistance with personal hygiene.
- Thoroughly assessed, monitored, and documented client status and updated the care team with respective observations and concerns in a timely manner.
- Collaborated closely with the family to maintain positive working relationship and to remain current with frequently changing care plan.
- Communicated with client using American Sign Language at a limited working proficiency level.
Labour and Delivery Registered Nurse
Niagara Health, Women and Babies Unit
St.Catharines General Hospital, ON
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided obstetrical nursing care in a high volume 37 bed healthcare unit, to women and neonates during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
- Managed a 6 bed obstetrical triage and performed rapid assessments to determine acuity, prioritize care and appropriately treat presenting patients.
- Frequently assisted with Caesarean Sections and other gynecological surgeries by fulfilling the roles of scrub and circulating nurse.
- Applied experience and comfort with phlebotomy to collect both maternal blood samples as well as umbilical cord blood for Stem Cell Banking kits.
- Trained new nurse and nursing students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Worked proficiently alongside a multitude healthcare team members such as Obstetricians, Pediatricians, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Lab Tachnicians ect. to plan, implement, and provide hollistic patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
McMaster University
05.2018
Skills
- Maternal and Fetal Assessments
- Phlebotomy/Venepuncture
- Epidural Management
- Obstetrical Triage
- Operative Room Care
- IV Initiation and Therapy
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring and Interpretation
- Labour Coaching
Certification
- RN License Ontario [#18060508]
- RN License Newfoundland & Labrador [#24371]
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 08/2023
- Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate, 11/2023
- Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider, 11/2022
- Level 1 Breastfeeding Course, 11/2020
- Obstetrical Triage Acuity Scale Training Certificate, 10/2021
- Fundamentals of Tracheostomy Care Certificate, 09/2021
Electronic Documentation Systems
- Meditech
- Intellispace
- Cerner
- Epic
Timeline
Obstetrical Travel Nurse
Goodwill Staffing and Recruitment | Solutions Staffing
01.2022 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Family Managed Home Care
09.2021 - Current
Labour and Delivery Registered Nurse
Niagara Health, Women and Babies Unit
07.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
McMaster University
- RN License Ontario [#18060508]
- RN License Newfoundland & Labrador [#24371]
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 08/2023
- Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate, 11/2023
- Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider, 11/2022
- Level 1 Breastfeeding Course, 11/2020
- Obstetrical Triage Acuity Scale Training Certificate, 10/2021
- Fundamentals of Tracheostomy Care Certificate, 09/2021
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