Brenna Megahey
* **** ****** ***** • Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
845-***-**** • ******.*******@*****.***
PROFILE
Registered Nurse seeking new opportunities in the Hudson Valley, Westchester, and White Plains areas. Deeply committed to improving quality of care standards through therapeutic communication and patient advocacy. Competent in multitasking, learning new skills quickly, and working well under pressure. Detail oriented, observant, and proactive.
Areas of Skill:
Patient Assessment
Critical-Care Nursing
Patient Advocacy and Education
Foley Catheter Insertion
Wound Care
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Medication Administration
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Pre and Post Surgical Care
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Delhi, School of Nursing, Delhi, New York
Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Nursing, GPA: 3.76, Expected May 2020
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing, GPA: 3.76, May 2019
Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, New York
Nursing Coursework, GPA: 3.66, 2015-2016
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse: New York License #773501, valid until June 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
•American Heart Association Basic Life Support, valid until May 2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
FACILITIES: 2017-Present
Bassett Medical Center
A. O Fox Hospital
Robinson Terrace
DEPARTMENTS
Special Care Unit
Med-Surg
Pre and Post Surgery
Intensive Care Unit
Elder Care
Psychiatric
Women's Health (OB/GYN)
Operating Room
Newborn
•Patient assessment and documentation
•Medication administration
•Patient education
•Hygiene and wound care
•Infection control
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Head Cashier/Shift Supervisor, Home Depot, Wappingers Falls, New York, 2015-Present
•Responsible for cashier training and development
•Problem solving and communication skills
•Accuracy and responsibility with money handling
Dog Groomer/Boarder, Debbie's Dog Grooming and Boarding, Wappingers Falls, New York, 2013-2015
AFFILIATIONS
SUNY Delhi Student Board of Nursing, 2019
National Student Nurses Association, 2017-2019
•Senator, 2017-2018
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, 2018-2019
HONORS
Outstanding Performance in Intensive Care Unit/Special Care Unit Nursing Award, 2019
Magna Cum Laude, 2019
Merrill Scholarship, 2018-Present
Dean's List, 2015-Present
Student Excellence Award, 2017
SUNY Delhi Transfer Scholarship, 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Donation Pumpkin Carving, Delhi, New York, 2018
American Red Cross Blood Drive, Delhi, New York, 2018
NSNA Church Spaghetti Dinner, Delhi, New York, 2018
Donation Cat and Dog Toys, Delhi, New York, 2017
RESEARCH
Missouri Association for Community Action, Oneonta, New York, 2018
•Community Action Poverty Simulation
FUTURE GOALS
•Future goals include pursuit of NP degree.