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Megan McGee

Fresno,CA.

Summary

Enthusiastic and patient-oriented Nurse with 4 years of diverse experience with patients in various departments such as the emergency department, home health, telemetry/step-down, and corrections with administrative duties. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. While working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the healthcare team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Telemetry RN

Prolink Staffing
, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Float between Telemetry and Med-Surg units at various hospitals as needed for staffing caring for 4-6 patients at a time.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as post heart cath care, blood transfusions, chest tubes, congestive heart failure exacerbations, wound care and several other skills.
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians. Either oral or by initiating and titrating drips.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
  • Performed hourly rounds on 36-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Telemetry RN

Insync Consulting Services Community Medical Centers
FRESNO, United States
11.2021 - Current
  • Float between Telemetry and MedSurg units at Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical center, and Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital. Managing the care of 4-6 patients in a 12 hour time period suffering from a variety of chronic and acute conditions
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry and Med-Surg Units.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Care Manager/Nurse Supervisor

Wellpath
FRESNO, United States
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care and creating procedural changes to increase efficiency.
  • Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
  • Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
  • Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
  • Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.

Interim Nursing Supervisor/ Director of Nursing

Wellpath
Tulare, CA
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.

Correctional Nurse

Wellpath
Hanford, CA
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Emergency Department Nurse

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Manage the care of 4- 6 patient suffering from various conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.


Home Health Nurse

Community Medical Centers
Fresno, CA
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Case managed between 15- 25 patients at a time suffering from a variety of conditions requiring assistance and education at home
  • Use th nursing process to create care plans with patients, individualized teaching and discharge plans, ensure patients understand their conditions and how to manage their illnesses through the use of medications and implementing lifestyle changes.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Provider.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Telemetry RN, PCU RN

Community Regional Medical Center
FRESNO, United States
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Manage group of 3-5 patients suffering from variety of conditions
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as open heart surgery, left ventricular assistive device care, post heart catheterization, blood transfusions, chest tubes, congestive heart failure exacerbations, wound care and several other skills.
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians. Either oral or by initiating and titrating drips.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
  • Performed hourly rounds on 36-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Harding University
Searcy, AR
05.2018

Associates - Life Science

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
12.2015

Skills

  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • EMR Systems- EPIC, CERNER
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Heart Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Patient Admission
  • Monitoring Vital Signs

Certification

California Registered Nurse # 95166928- May 2024

BLS- February 2023

ACLS- May 2022

NIHSS- October 2022

Timeline

Telemetry RN

Prolink Staffing
02.2022 - Current

Telemetry RN

Insync Consulting Services Community Medical Centers
11.2021 - Current

Care Manager/Nurse Supervisor

Wellpath
05.2021 - 11.2021

Interim Nursing Supervisor/ Director of Nursing

Wellpath
03.2021 - 05.2021

Correctional Nurse

Wellpath
07.2020 - 03.2021

Emergency Department Nurse

Clovis Community Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2020

Home Health Nurse

Community Medical Centers
07.2019 - 02.2020

Telemetry RN, PCU RN

Community Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Harding University

Associates - Life Science

Fresno City College

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