Michael McMeechan
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Experienced, dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with recent float pool experience seeking employment at UCLA Health. Skillfully trained to handle the most complex nursing situations in a med-surg tele role. Proven ability to remain calm in high-stress situations, foster interdisciplinary communicate amongst team members and advocate for those in my care through therapeutic communication, exceptional patient care and quality-focused outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
06.2019 - Current
- Advocated and educated patients and their families for proper health management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management at this large 550 plus bed organization. Often asked to take charge leads and orient new staff, responsible for aiding St. Joseph's Hospital in becoming a top hospital in Arizona in continuous years.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving clinical excellence, nurse satisfaction and evidence-based practices for patient safety.
- Managed unique and diverse case loads of a med-surg telemetry bedside nurse in a float pool setting throughout the entire hospital with a team-centered approach.
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
10.2018 - 12.2021
- At this magnet designated organization and hospital, responsible for participating and implementing evidence-based patient care as a bedside med-surg tele nurse specific for cardiology, renal, and pulmonary setting on this high acuity telemetry floor.
- Often tasked with responding to declining patients, aided in resuscitation efforts to improve clinical outcomes. Quickly responded to escalating situations impacting patient safety and clinical decline utilizing evidence-based methods for improved clinical outcomes.
Why I Want To Be Here
As a highly motivated bedside clinical nurse, I prioritize health screening, education, and a strong interdisciplinary coordination with members of the healthcare team. This is accompanied by an expertise level of nursing assessment, medication administration, patient advocacy, counseling, as well as immense knowledge of different body systems as an experienced float pool nurse in a telemetry role. I am aiming to utilize such skills and recent experience to aid in making UCLA the desired location for patients and their families for their healthcare needs in the greater Los Angeles area.
Accomplishments
- Assisted in implementation of new tracking system (MEWS - modified early warning sign) that resulted in improved patient care and clinical outcomes.
- Trained new staff members from students, new graduates, and experienced bedside nurses new to the organization
- Recipient of multiple DAISY award nominations for nursing excellence.
Certification
BLS and ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
10.2018 - 12.2021
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