Megan Farrell
Sacramento
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with an expressive background in the medical field. Excelling in critical care, while also offering unparalleled emotional guidance to patients and families. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through meticulous documentation and effective teamwork. Proven track record in improving patient care outcomes and efficiency in high-stress environments. Skilled in both psychiatric nursing and demonstrated ability to enhance patient recovery through expert medication and IV administration.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Joaquin General Hospital
Stockton
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
City Creek Post Acute
Sacramento
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
Sacramento
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Sacramento
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Mentor Network
Sacramento
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-2023
Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA06-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medical office administration
- Critical care
- Patient discharging
- Body mechanics
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- IV management
- Maintaining privacy
- Documentation and charting
- Telemetry monitoring
- ADL assistance
Certificates
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- STOP THE BLEED
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Joaquin General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
City Creek Post Acute
06.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
08.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Mentor Network
08.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Vocational Nursing
Unitek College