FAYETTEVILLE — Washington Regional has named Megan Burks, RN, MSN, as critical care director. In her new role, Burks will oversee the medical center’s intensive care unit (2300) and critical care unit (2200).

Burks began her nursing career at Washington Regional as a student nurse intern before officially joining the team as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit in 2015.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Arkansas, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Master of Science in executive nursing administration from the University of South Alabama.