Megan Acheson
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care at Barwon Health, adept at patient stabilization and emergency response. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Skilled in advanced life support and patient triage, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Barwon Health
Geelong, Victoria
03.2019 - Current
- Provide critical care in a high-volume emergency room, managing patients with acute, life-threatening conditions such as trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and sepsis.
- Conduct initial assessments, implement life-saving interventions, and stabilize patients for further assessment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, surgeons, and specialists, to coordinate care plans.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring timely updates on condition changes and care provided.
- Participate in ongoing education and simulation drills to stay current on best practices in emergency care and critical nursing techniques.
- Administered direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring mechanical ventilation, and advanced pharmacologic interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters, assessed lab results, and adjusted treatment plans based on patient response.
- Educated families and patients on care procedures, recovery processes, and long-term management strategies.
- Led clinical skills training for junior nursing staff, and participated in mentorship programs.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Adult and Paediatric resuscitation and triage
Senior Registered Nurse
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Sunshine Coast, QLD
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Opered and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- adult and paediatric
- resuscitation and triage
Senior Registered Nurse
Caloundra Emergency Department
Caloundra, QLD
07.2011 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with other departments within the health system to ensure continuity of care for all patients.
- Assisted in training new staff members on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Nambour Emergency Department
Nambour, QLD
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Acute Adult and Paediatric
Registered Nurse
Kingaroy Hospital
Kingaroy, QLD
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
Brisbane , QLD
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Northern Nursing Agency
Brisbane, QLD
12.2006 - 03.2007
- Conducted ongoing assessments of the patient's physical condition during treatment sessions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- emergency and oncology
LSL
Self
Ipswich, QLD
02.2006 - 12.2006
- Childcare
- Husbands cancer care and rehabilitation
Clinical Nurse
Mater Health services
Brisbane, QLD
01.2003 - 02.2006
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and healthcare delivery.
- Coached and mentored other caregivers to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Initiated discharge planning based on admission assessments.
Registered Nurse
Mater Health Services
Brisbane, QLD
02.2000 - 12.2003
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Assistant in Nursing
Mt Olivet Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
02.1998 - 11.2000
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Nursing
Monash University
Clayton, VIC08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Griffith University
QLD04-1999
Skills
- Critical care
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Patient stabilization
- Collaborative care
- Time management
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Port-a-cath access for adults and pediatrics
- Family education
- Trauma management
- Team coordination
- Emergency procedures
- Chest pain management
- Wound care
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Patient monitoring
- Infant CPR certified
- Life-sustaining machines
- Direct patient care
- Emergency care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Culturally sensitive
- Emotional intelligence
- Advanced life support
- Patient triage
- Crisis management
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Barwon Health
03.2019 - Current
Senior Registered Nurse
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Registered Nurse
Caloundra Emergency Department
07.2011 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Nambour Emergency Department
01.2011 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Kingaroy Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
03.2007 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse
Northern Nursing Agency
12.2006 - 03.2007
LSL
Self
02.2006 - 12.2006
Clinical Nurse
Mater Health services
01.2003 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse
Mater Health Services
02.2000 - 12.2003
Assistant in Nursing
Mt Olivet Hospital
02.1998 - 11.2000
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Nursing
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Griffith University
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