MEGAN GAYLORD
51783 SE 7th
Street, Scappoose, Oregon 97056 Ÿ (503) 349-1684 Ÿ gaylordm16@up.edu
Professional Summary
Patient-oriented student nurse with extended experience in labor, delivery, and postpartum. Has strong communication and
leadership skills and competent when working with culturally diverse populations. Formulates positive working relationships
with staff and patients to ensure safety and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing May 2016
The University of Portland – Portland Or GPA 3.65
• Dean’s List Honoree, seven semesters
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2015
• Member, Alpha Lambda Delta, 2013
Studied Abroad: Europe Tour Summer 2014
Capstone
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center – Portland Or Spring 2016
Family Birth Center, 180 hours
• Performed cervical checks, catheterization, IV maintenance, medication administration, application of maternal and
FHR monitors, infant and postpartum assessments including fundal checks, and charting
• Integrated critical thinking skills in personalizing care plans and patient education
• Provided care and support to laboring mothers and families, maintaining patient centered goals and outcomes to
welcome happy, healthy babies into this world
Clinical Experience
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center – Portland Or Spring 2016
Family Birth Center, 180 hours
Marie Smith Health & Social Center – Portland Or Fall 2015
Community – Adult Day center, 90 hours
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center – Portland Or Fall 2015
Med-Surg II – Orthopedics, 135 hours
Providence Portland Medical Center – Portland Or Summer 2015
Maternal Child – Labor & Deliver, Postpartum, NICU, 90 hours
Marquis Vermont Hill – Portland Or Spring 2015
Med-Surg I – Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, 135 hours
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center – Portland Or Spring 2015
Psychiatric – In Patient Psychiatric, 90 hours
Completed 765 clinical hours advancing and mastering the following:
• Provide culturally congruent care to assist patients to perform ADLs, while instrumenting psychological support and
patient education
• Gather information from interdisciplinary team about patient condition and treatment plans, to provide
personalized appropriate care
• Mastered EPIC, IV, IM, and oral drug administration, monitoring of FHR and prioritizing patient safety
Related Experience
Child Care Provider, Private Families – Portland Or 2010 - 2015
• Activity plan and management for multiple families
• Support children's development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts, and identify signs
of emotional problems in children and communicate concerns to parents'