Meghan Murray
Prince Albert,Saskatchewan
Summary
Competent at swiftly assessing patient conditions and implementing critical interventions, I enhanced patient flow and satisfaction in the high-pressure environments of the Emergency and Intensive Care Units. I am an organized, dependable, and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2020 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Expedited patient recovery by administering prescribed medications and treatments accurately and timely while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Reduced hospital-acquired infections through diligent monitoring of infection control measures and strict adherence to protocols.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, skillfully titrating ventilator settings to optimize respiratory status and prevent complications.
- Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments upon admission to the Medical Intensive Care Unit, accurately identifying urgent needs and prioritizing interventions accordingly.
Registered Nurse-Cardiosciences Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Certificate in Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
Saskchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK05.2015
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Trauma Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Tammy Gillis - Nursing Unit Manager, Emergency Department (306)765-6269
Natalie Thiessen - Critical Care Nursing Coordinator, Sask Polytech (306)630-7788
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2016 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse-Cardiosciences Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2015 - 08.2016
Certificate in Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
Saskchewan Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
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