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Megan Lush

@meganlush

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Registered nurse specializing in neonatal and pediatric critical care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a clinical nursing role in neonatal/pediatric acute care where I can deliver high-acuity bedside care, mentor teams, and support family-centered outcomes in a collaborative, evidence-driven environment.

I am a dedicated registered nurse with specialized experience in neonatal intensive care and pediatric acute settings, combining clinical skill with a passion for family-centered care. I provide comprehensive care for critically ill neonates and manage high-acuity pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, pediatric ER, hematology/oncology, and acute care units.

My background includes hands-on experience in neonatal resuscitation, mechanical ventilation support, high-risk medication administration (including chemotherapy and titrated drips), and coordination of interdisciplinary care. I have a strong grounding in developmental and behavioral health from internships and prior roles, and I emphasize education and resource linkage for families.

I bring reliable decision-making, adaptability, and rapport-building to fast-paced clinical environments, supported by certifications such as NRP, PALS, ACLS, STABLE, chemo certification, and BLS. I seek roles where I can continue to deliver evidence-based care, contribute to team improvements, and support families through high-stress medical situations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Float

Centennial Women and Children's Hospital

Floated across PICU, Pediatric ER, NICU, Hem/Onc and acute pediatrics providing high-risk medication administration, patient triage, stabilization, chemotherapy/blood product administration, and family education.

Pediatric Nursing Peds ER Chemotherapy Blood Products Titration Of Drips Triage

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Registered Nurse NICU

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Centennial Women and Children's Hospital

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Provided comprehensive care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU, managing mechanical ventilation, HFNC/CPAP, IV medications, TPN, and neonatal resuscitation per NRP protocols.

TPN Cardiorespiratory Monitoring

Behavioral Health Therapist

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)

Assessed behavioral needs, coordinated and led group therapy, and provided individualized 1:1 care while assisting nursing staff with daily activities for psychiatric inpatients.

Group Therapy Individual Therapy Patient Care Crisis Intervention Care Coordination Documentation

Behavioral Health Intern

Nashville Children's Alliance

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Supported non-offending parents during forensic interviews, provided crisis counseling, conducted needs assessments, linked families to community resources, and facilitated referrals and compensation applications.

Crisis Counseling Case Management Family Support Trauma Informed Care

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Union University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Grade: 3.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Related coursework included Adult Health I & II, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology I & II, Pediatrics, OB Foundations of Nursing, Issues in Nursing, Research in Nursing, Leadership Management Skills, Health Assessment.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a 3.0 GPA, completing foundational and clinical nursing coursework.

Middle Tennessee State University

Family and Consumer Sciences

Grade: 3.723 GPA

Activities and societies: Coursework included Psychology, Child Development and Observation, Applied Developmental Psychology, Family Life Programs, Family Relations, Sociology, Adolescent Development, Human Development, Psychology of Social Behavior.

Completed coursework in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Child Development and Family Studies and a Psychology minor, achieving a 3.723 GPA.