Megan Sartin
Brandon
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with diverse experience in pediatrics, adult medical-surgical, geriatrics, ambulatory surgery, and psychiatric care. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering accurate and safe patient care. Strong collaboration and communication skills foster effective partnerships with healthcare providers and colleagues, ensuring seamless continuity of care and prioritizing patient safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Millcreek Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Lead crisis intervention initiatives to stabilize patients in acute psychiatric situations.
- Respond to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
RN
Lakeland Vascular Access Center
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Providing care for patients who are receiving diagnostic and treatment services that do not require an inpatient hospital stay
- Performing comprehension pre surgical assessment and communicating findings to physician
- Monitor and record patients’ vitals during procedure
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions during and after administration of anesthesia
- Performing post operative care and providing post op instructions to patient/patient family
RN
Boswell Regional Center
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitoring and assessment of patients
- Assist patients with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, ASD, behavioral and conduct disorders
- Observe, document, and help manage patients’ behavior to ensure physical safety at all points
- Collaborative role working with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and nurse assistants
- Prepare and administer patients’ medications per instructions from the psychiatrist
RN
The Pedz Clinic
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed basic and comprehensive assessments of newborns, infants, and adolescents
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests, and minor procedures
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, wound care, and equipment management
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Communicated with PCPs and ERPs to relay patient needs
- Provided numerous immunizations and contraception choices according to patients’ personal needs
- Performed routine wellness exams with hearing/vision screenings, lab work, and routine childhood immunizations
RN
Magee General Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
- Performed blood/blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms/disease
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patients’ needs and goals
- Cared for 5-10 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members
Education
ADN -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.2019
Skills
- Effective time management with ability to multitask
- Able to adapt quickly and problem solve
- Showing empathy with patients and coworkers
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Registered nurse in state of MS, License number 913167, Expires December 31, 2024
- BLS, Expires August 2026
- ACLS, Expires August 2026
- Immunization certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Millcreek Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
RN
Lakeland Vascular Access Center
07.2023 - 09.2024
RN
Boswell Regional Center
07.2022 - 10.2023
RN
The Pedz Clinic
09.2019 - 06.2022
RN
Magee General Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2020
ADN -
Jones County Junior College