Meghan Krogh
Ripley,QLD
Summary
Dedicated to strengthen scope of practice as a 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department - Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients within the emergency department.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed quality care for patients of all ages, and orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Registered Nurse / Nursing Officer
Australian Defence Force
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Contributed substantially to pre-deployment vaccinations and health screenings, consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on RAAF exercises and a deployment internationally.
Registered Nurse
Baseline Onsite
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted alongside Royal Flying Doctors Service.
- Managed quality care for patients with COVID-19, gastroenteritis, musculoskeletal concerns, and tonsillitis.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Dermatology and Cosmetics - Registered Nurse
Cutis Dermatology
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed quality care for patients with biologics, skin cancer removals, acne re-surfacing, and liposuction.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Acute Medical - Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of approriate wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on acute medical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, assistant-in-nursing, technicians, and administration.
Education
Masters of Clinical Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Brisbane, QLD12.2025
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
Griffiths University
Brisbane, QLD12.2024
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, QLD12.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Brisbane12.2020
Skills
- Nursing leadership
- Pathology interpretation
- Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
- Indwelling Catheter insertion
- Vaccine administration
- Wound Care
- IEMR Systems
Certification
- Immunisation course
- Advanced Life Support Level 2
- Aeromedical Evacuation course
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Laser License
- Drug testing
References
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital - Lauren Ivancic (Registered Nurse) - +6478 162 554 - Lauren.Ivancic@health.qld.gov.au
Australian Defence Force - Elizabeth Martin (Registered Nurse) - +6428 926 638 - elizabeth.martin@defence.gov.au
Queensland Health - Ripley Satellite Hospital - David Joel (Registered Nurse) - +6412 332 397 - mr_worf@optusnet.com.au
Baseline Onsite - Hannah Boseley (Registered Nurse) - +6455 143 337 - boseleyh@gmail.com
Timeline
Emergency Department - Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse / Nursing Officer
Australian Defence Force
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baseline Onsite
03.2022 - 08.2022
Dermatology and Cosmetics - Registered Nurse
Cutis Dermatology
08.2021 - 03.2022
Acute Medical - Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
02.2020 - 08.2021
Masters of Clinical Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
Griffiths University
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
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