Megan O'Donnell

Acted as clinical leader (charge nurse) and managed a busy 26-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit.

• Coordinated scheduling and staffing to align with departmental needs and optimize unit operations.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Guided staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development to enhance team competency and patient outcomes.
• Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient care plans, fostering improved health outcomes and continuity of care.
• Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the unit.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for documentation purposes.
• Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Served on Evidence-Based Practice Council and Vascular Access Council.
• Obtained CPN, BLS, and Pediatric Trauma certifications to ensure high standards of care.