MEGHAN GRUNDY
Worcester,MA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UMass Memorial Medical Center, adept in EKG interpretation and demonstrating exceptional patient assessment skills. Excelled in trauma nursing, significantly improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective teamwork. Skilled in mentoring new staff, showcasing strong leadership and clinical expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
02.2023 - 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent's Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Supported new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as a resource in navigating complex cardiac cases.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Vincent Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morton Hospital Steward
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MCPHS University
Worcester, MA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05.2021
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Trauma Nursing
- Triage Nursing
- Across the room assessments
Certification
TNCC
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent's Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Vincent Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morton Hospital Steward
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MCPHS University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Worcester State University
TNCC
BLS
ACLS
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