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Megan Standifer

Dallas,Ga

Summary

As a dedicated ICU nurse of 5 + years, I bring extensive experience in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. I am skilled in rapid assessment, complex clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration to stabilize and support patients with life-threatening conditions. My practice is grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to patient and family advocacy. Whether responding to sudden changes in condition or coordinating with physicians and specialists, I prioritize safety, communication, and dignity in every aspect of care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge RN

WellStar Health System Burn ICU
07.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Collaborated closely with nursing supervisors and ICU charge RN regarding staffing requirements.
  • Coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges; while ensuring adequate staffing levels.
  • Monitoring patient care quality, ensuring compliance with regulation and policies and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Leading the nursing team, providing guidance and support, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Registered Nurse

Wellstar Health System Paulding ICU
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Delivered comprehensive cardiac monitoring services.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
  • Administered, titrated, and monitored drips for hemodynamic stability and respiratory support.
  • Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
  • Delivered care to patients after PCI procedures.

Registered Nurse

WellStar Health System Burn ICU
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered IV medications, including antibiotics , sedatives and pain meds while adhering to protocols.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with tests, wound care and minor procedures.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
09.2018

Skills

  • Proficiency in EHR/EPIC
  • Knowledge of nursing protocols and standards of care
  • Burn and trauma management of an adult and pediatric patient
  • Management of critical care patients
  • Medication and IV administration in an ICU setting
  • Monitoring vital signs/ hemodynamic monitoring
  • Rapid assessment and interventions
  • Ventilator management
  • Team supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Family and patient support

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
  • Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Certification
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Charge RN

WellStar Health System Burn ICU
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Wellstar Health System Paulding ICU
09.2020 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

WellStar Health System Burn ICU
09.2018 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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