Meghann Duncan
Weatherford,Texas
Summary
Caring and dedicated Nurse Practitioner, flexible in various roles and settings. Excellent skills in communication with other health providers, support staff, patient's and their families. Dedicated to the education of patients and support staff to promote a healing environment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel to provide cultural quality, up to date care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
The Lung Consultants
Texas Health Fort Worth
06.2020 - Current
- Performer assessments, diagnosed and developed treatment plans for patients admitted to CVICU for cardiothoracic, thoracic and vascular surgeries, Pulmonary infections, COPD/Asthma, pleural effusions, pulmonary embolism and interstitial lung disease.
- Coordinated patient care with other specialties, nursing, respiratory therapist, pharmacists and case management,
- Established patient follow up
Nurse Practitioner
The Lung Consultants
Baylor Allsaint Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Assessed, diagnosed, developed treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses and educated patient and families in disease process for up to thirtyfive patients in the hospital setting with multiple complex co-morbidities
- Focus on pulmonary disease processes including but not limited to Pulmonary infections in immunocompromised/transplant patients, COPD/Asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, lung cancers, pleural effusions, pulmonary embolisms, interstitial lung disease
- Played an intracle role in the development of the lung program for the screening, diagnostic and follow for lung cancer. Coordinated diagnostic procedures, and follow up within pulmonary and oncology follow up
- Routinely coordinated patient care with multiple disciplinary specialty providers, nursing, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and case management
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse CVICU
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2011 - 04.2020
- Mange several patients, with multiple complex co-morbidities, recovering from acute cardiac events and surgeries such as open-heart surgery, thoracotomies, aortic aneurysms, and vascular reconstruction
- Initiate and manage patients for Induced Hypothermia, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Served as a preceptor to new graduate and experienced nurses,
- Developed profession patient educational materials to assist in the educational process for patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy, intra aortic balloon pump and induced hypothermia
- Served as an active member and chair in unit and hospital-based committees working to improve workflows, training and patient safety
Clinical Supervisor
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Manage performance, scheduling, staffing skill and continuing education for a 38 bed unit, with a skill mix of RNs, LVNs, and PCTs
- Served as Charge RN and Staff nurse to maintain skill level
- Encouraged education and career advancement for all staff.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed up to 6 patients with multiple co- morbidities with special needs, including but not limited to trachs, chest tubes, multiple IV’s, peritoneal dialysis and various isolation precautions
- Served as an active member in the Unit Based Council and several other hospital committees
- Acted as an active preceptor to new and experienced nurses.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner- ANCC -
03.2022
Masters of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
05.2007
Qualifications
- Graduated Master of Nursing program, Family Nurse practitioner, Simmons University
- ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Two year experience practicing as a Nurse practitioner in Pulmonary specialty
- Played a role in the development of the Pulmonary/Lung program at Baylor Allsaints Medical Center
- Coordinating inpatient and out patient scheduling of special procedures.
- Cultivated long term relationships amongst internist, specialists, ancillary staff and medical equipment representatives.
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Resources- Fort Worth - EPIC
Baylor Allsaints Medical Center- Fort Worth- EPIC
Medical City Fort Worth- Meditech
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
The Lung Consultants
06.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
The Lung Consultants
06.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse CVICU
Texas Health Harris Methodist
02.2011 - 04.2020
Clinical Supervisor
Texas Health Harris Methodist
07.2010 - 02.2011
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist
06.2007 - 07.2010
Family Nurse Practitioner- ANCC -
Masters of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
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