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Payton Meyer

@paytonmeyer

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Registered nurse focused on perioperative care and neuro ICU monitoring.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Registered Nurse role where I can combine precise monitoring, strong documentation in Epic, and compassionate patient advocacy—working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, seamless care.

I’m a BSN-prepared Registered Nurse committed to safe, detail-driven patient care. I bring hands-on experience across perioperative/PACU workflows and a high-acuity Neuro ICU environment where precise monitoring and documentation directly impact outcomes.

In pre-operative/PACU roles, I conduct thorough pre-op assessments, review medical histories and consents, start and monitor IVs, administer pre-operative medications, and educate patients and families on recovery expectations. I also recover patients in the PACU by monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and anesthesia recovery, stepping in promptly when something changes, and serving as a circulating nurse to support seamless coordination in the OR.

In the Neuro ICU, I continuously monitor neurological status, including vital signs, intracranial pressure, and Glascow Coma scale, and I complete frequent hourly neurological assessments. I manage ventilator support (including suctioning) in collaboration with the respiratory therapist, administer and manage multiple medication drips (including anticonvulsants, sedative, hypertonic saline, norepinephrine, and nicardipine), and oversee specialized monitoring such as BIZ, ICP, EVD, and continuous EEG. I document extensively in Epic and actively communicate with families and providers during rounds to advocate for my patients.

Beyond direct bedside care, I’ve supported clinical efficiency as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Scribe in dermatology—transcribing visits, assisting with procedures like biopsies and cyst excisions, reconciling histories and medications, and maintaining careful record quality. I also serve as a Supplemental Instructor, and I carry that teaching mindset into every shift through teamwork, organization, and compassion for patients and their families.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

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Vascular and Interventional Specialists

Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)

Performed thorough pre-operative assessments, started and monitored IVs, administered pre-op medications, and educated patients and families on procedures and recovery expectations. Managed PACU recovery by monitoring vital signs and pain levels, intervening as needed, and documenting all care in the EMR while maintaining sterile, infection-control compliant environments.

IV Insertion & Monitoring PACU Recovery Monitoring Medication Management Patient Education Infection Control Patient Advocacy

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Medical Scribe - Dermatology

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Nebraska Medical Center

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Collected and recorded patient medical information, visit history, and follow-up details to support clinic efficiency. Assisted providers with patient care and procedure setup, reviewed documentation quality before signing, and supported vitals capture, medication reconciliation, and referrals.

Medical Scribing Chart Review & Documentation Vitals Collection Medication Reconciliation Referral Coordination Clinical Documentation Dermatology Procedures Support Attention To Detail

Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

Nebraska Medical Center

Jan 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Provided continuous neurological monitoring, including vital signs, intracranial pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale with hourly neuro assessments. Managed ventilator care and multiple medication infusions (e.g., anticonvulsants, sedatives, hypertonic saline, norepinephrine, nicardipine) and documented care extensively in Epic while communicating with families and providers.

Hourly Neuro Assessments Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring EVD & Continuous EEG Care Ventilator Management Communication With Families Patient Advocacy

Student Nurse (Preceptorship)

Nebraska Medical Center

Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)

Completed 180 hours of supervised nursing care in the Neuro ICU, supporting patient assessment and charting under a preceptor. Performed tasks including IV start assistance, catheter insertion, and maintaining IV lines while documenting patient condition and progress.

Supervised Patient Care Neuro ICU Support Nursing Documentation patient assessment IV Insertion Support Catheterization Support infection prevention Patient Charting Patient Safety

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nebraska Medical Center

May 2021 - Feb 2022 (9 months)

Provided pre-operative and PACU support by obtaining vital signs, preparing and comforting patients, and ensuring rooms were ready with required items. In PACU, supported recovery from anesthesia by assisting with vitals, ambulation, and patient transport to inpatient rooms.

PACU Assistance Vital Signs Monitoring Patient Comfort & Reassurance Clinical safety Infection Control

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Brookestone Village

Apr 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 140-bed long-term nursing home, supporting daily care needs. Assisted with transferring residents and activities of daily living including mealtimes, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Long Term Care Resident Transfers Dressing Assistance Patient Safety Team Collaboration Resident Transfer

Travel CNA

Grape Tree Medical Staffing

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)

Provided nursing assistance in short-staffed nursing homes across Iowa by supporting residents with daily activities and care needs. Assisted with transferring residents and ADLs including mealtimes, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Travel Healthcare Short Staffed Facility Support Resident Transfers Bathing Support Dressing Support Grooming Patient Safety Team Collaboration Resident Transfer

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Accura Healthcare

Aug 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Provided nursing assistance in a 120-bed long-term nursing home by supporting residents with daily care activities. Assisted with transferring residents and ADLs including mealtimes, bathing, dressing, and grooming while maintaining patient safety.

Long Term Care Resident Transfers ADLS Mealtime Assistance Dressing Assistance Patient Safety Documentation & Teamwork Resident Transfer