Megan Bulger
Lake In The Hills
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Mercyhealth
11.2023 - Current
- Familiarity and skills in multiple specialties including, but not limited to: Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Pain Management, General Surgery, Rheumatology, Pulmonology
- Associated skills include obtaining EKGs, performing NiOx testing, scheduling surgeries and procedures, injections, preparing for and assisting with clinic procedures, phlebotomy, specimen collection, collecting patient data, phone triage, prior authorizations of medications
- The ability to be flexible with the workflow and schedule on a day-to-day basis, traveling between clinics, and accommodating the staffing needs of the clinic(s).
- Expanded professional knowledge and maintained licensure by participating in ongoing educational opportunities and conferences related to nursing practice.
Registered Nurse
Sanders Pediatrics
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Ordered vaccines and other lab/office supplies.
- Administered routine vaccinations per CDC guidelines.
- Performed daily phone triage of pediatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05.2017
Skills
- Well Visit Procedures
- Patient Education
- EMR Systems
- Telephone Triage
- Patient Engagement
- Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Mercyhealth
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sanders Pediatrics
09.2017 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
McHenry County College
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