Meghan Pruitt
Winchester
Summary
I graduated from the University of Pikeville in May 2024 with an Associate in Science degree, following a Bachelors degree in science May 2025. to apply and attend a Masters in Nursing program spring or fall of 2026. I currently work alongside providers, nurses, managers, and other medical personnel to provide safe, reliable, and compassionate care to patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Trauma Surgical
University of Kentucky Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Nurse Extern
Pikeville Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, enabling comfort and promoting independence in bathing, changing clothes, eating, and hygiene tasks.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Tracked and reported patient intake and output levels, identifying concerns for care team to support informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KYSkills
- Patient evaluation
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Evidence-based care
- Nursing procedures
- Accurate documentation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Active listening
- Active listening
References
Anthony, Daniels, (606) 371-4578
Certification
I currently hold an BLS and ACLS certification.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Trauma Surgical
University of Kentucky Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Pikeville Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pikeville