Meghan Logsdon
Mt Washington
Summary
Diligent new graduate APRN with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital PCU
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, laboratory results, and early identification of potential issues.
Student Nurse Extern
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Norton Hospital Downtown
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability while working alongside various medical teams including respiratory therapists, dietitians, case managers, and social workers to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Facilitated seamless shift transitions by accurately reporting patient status and progress to incoming healthcare professionals.
- Improved ICU efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and coordinating patient needs with medical staff.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unforeseen challenges or complications that arose during daily tasks efficiently under pressure.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient records
- CPR certification
- ICU protocols mastery
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Physician collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - AANP
- National Provider Identifier(NPI)- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Memberships
AANP membership
Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives
Kentucky Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital PCU
02.2022 - 01.2024
Student Nurse Extern
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Norton Hospital Downtown
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
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