1. Megan Howland
2430 Lexington Drive  Long Grove, Illinois  (847) 691-0044  meganhowland11@gmail.com
Mission and Values
 Providing safe, efficient and excellent patient care while incorporating care and compassion while remaining true to my
philosophy of nursing
 Working with high acuity patients in an acute care center while pursuing my Bachelors in Nursing at Purdue University
Education
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine Illinois
Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing, December 2014
 Cumulative GPA: 3.37
 Honors- Dean’s List
Clinical Experience
 First semester: Medical Surgical floor Northwest Community Hospital (Respiratory floor)
 Second semester: Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health and Medical Surgical floor, Northwest Community Hospital (Respiratory
and cardiac floor)
 Third semester: Lurie Children’s Hospital: Neurological /Endocrine and Medical Surgical, Northwest Community Hospital
(Neurological, Orthopedic)
 Fourth semester: Critical Care, Loyola University Hospital (Oncology, Bone marrow transplant unit, Intensive Care) (8 weeks)
 Focused clinical experiences included shadowing respiratory therapist, GI lab, Diabetes Clinic, Cardiac Intensive Care and
Emergency Depart.
Work Experience
Mount Sinai Hospital
Nursing Internship Surgical Intensive Care Unit October 2014- December 2014 Chicago, Illinois
 Strengthened nursing core values while caring for patients in level one trauma hospital under the supervision of a preceptor
 Plan of care included hourly vitals, intake and output, pain assessments and bi-hourly head to toe assessments.
 Medication administration utilizing the 7 rights 3 checks and carefully monitoring for adverse reactions and therapeutic effect
 Documented in computerized charting system and formulated nursing narrative notes on assigned patients.
 Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacist and respiratory therapist in order to provide patients with a cohesive
interdisciplinary team, including Gift of Hope.
Private Home Duty Caretaker September 2009- January 2011 Chicago, Illinois
 Provided complete care for young boy; planned menu and prepared meals based on nutritional needs
 Adjusted plan of care to accommodate needs based on developmental stage
 Managed household responsibilities
 Administered prescribed medications, prescribed as well as over the counter
Certified Nursing Assistant Resurrection Medical Center July 2007- May 2008 Chicago, Illinois
 Responsible for assuring patients’ well-being by monitoring vital signs, nutrition and activities of daily living and documenting
electronically
Skills
 Certified Reiki 1 for healthcare professionals
 Basic Life support for Healthcare providers certified
Professional Organizations
 American Nursing Association, National Student Nurse’s Association, Society of Pediatric Nurses

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Activities
 Volunteer at Journey Care Hospice and Palliative Care, Barrington, Illinois
Leadership
 Vice president of the Student Nursing Association, Harper College, 2014