Megan McKay
South Bend
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in anesthesia and hands-on experience gained through current employment at a Level II trauma center. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Southeast Anesthesiologists
07.2025 - Current
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia for ASA classifications one through six for scheduled and emergent cases.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
- Administered post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered care for patients in a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Continuous monitoring and assessment of critically ill patients.
- Communication with physicians and advanced practice practitioners.
- Management of post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients.
- Hemodynamic monitoring and titrating vasoactive, inotropic, and sedative medications.
- Managing intravenous and arterial lines, ventilators, and continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Managing Swan-Ganz Catheters and interpretations of hemodynamic numbers.
- Cared for patients requiring different mechanical circulatory support varieties such as Balloon Pumps, Impella devices, or LVADS.
- Recover patients who have undergone vascular surgery, such as Aortic Aneurysm repairs, Carotid angioplasty, or Carotid Endarterectomy.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Cared for patients in a Burn Intensive Care Unit
- Continuous monitoring and assessment of critically ill patients.
- Communication with physicians and advanced practice practitioners.
- Management of burn and wound dressings while maintaining sterile technique.
- Hemodynamic monitoring and titrating vasoactive and sedative medications.
- Communication with operating room staff and assisting patients to/from surgical procedures.
- Managing intravenous and arterial lines, central venous access, ventilators, and continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Served as a preceptor for newly graduated nurses and experienced nurses transitioning to burn critical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
05.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
Marian University
05-2025
Skills
Airway management
General anesthesia
Pediatric anesthesia
Preoperative evaluation
Trauma anesthesia
Obstetric anesthesia
Neuroanesthesia
Vascular anesthesia
Neuraxial anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Vascular access (CVC and Arterial access)
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
- Indiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Southeast Anesthesiologists
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
Marian University