Megan Edwards
Kansas City,MO
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BMT Outpatient Treatment Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Administered chemotherapy agents and other replacements therapies
- Member of the rapid response team
- Managed complications such as transfusion and hypersensitivity reactions
- Educated patients and caregivers on infection prevention, central line care, and hazardous drug precautions
- Assisted with bone marrow biopsies
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
Inpatient Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted thorough physical assessments and identified critical changes in patient condition to reduce adverse outcomes
- Delivered comprehensive care to 3-7 patients per shift on high acuity care units including Hematology/BMT, Surgery Trauma, Renal/Liver Transplant, and Medical Oncology
- Optimized time management and prioritization skills while maintaining charting accuracy
Nursing Associate
The University of Kansas Health System
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Cared for 10-20 patients per shift with activities of daily living such as bathing, ambulating, and toileting
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Communicated and coordinated with primary nurses to enhance patient safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City05-2019
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Proficient in Epic EMR
- Strong crisis management and critical thinking skills
- Record keeping and following protocols
- Time management and prioritization
- Patient advocacy and education
Certification
- Multistate Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Timeline
BMT Outpatient Treatment Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
08.2022 - Current
Inpatient Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
06.2019 - 08.2022
Nursing Associate
The University of Kansas Health System
05.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Missouri-Kansas City
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