Andrea Meyer
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nightingale
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and recovery.
Registered Nurse
The Blossoms at Village Rehab and Nursing Center
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Pines Nursing and Rehab
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
Quapaw Care and Rehab
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered patient-centered care, assessing conditions and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Elite Hospice
Elite Hospice
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with clinical guidelines and family preferences.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor patient conditions and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and resource management.
- Educated families on disease processes, treatment options, and supportive resources to facilitate informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse (RN)
The Atrium at Serenity Pointe
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
The Springs of Park Ave Health and Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Caring for the elderly population making sure each resident receives the best care possible by taking a patient's entire history into account.
- Administering medication, starting intravenous infusions, administering oxygen, monitoring blood sugar levels and consulting with staff.
- Observed residents and reported reactions to medication treatment to medical personnel.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DIALYSIS CLINIC, INC
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects.
- Cared for patients prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy as needed.
RN Charge Nurse
THE BRIDGEWAY
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Effective in assessment, treatment, administration of medications for adults with psychiatric and chemical dependency.
- Conducted admissions, ensured patient attendance of therapies, developed and revised plans of care, supervised staff, assigned duties, and counseled patients.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Cared for patients with central venous line, and arteriovenous graft or fistula.
- Educated patient and family on the dialysis process.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
Neurological Floor Nurse
AMERICAN TRAVELER
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Assess and evaluated patient's respiratory status. Implemented and documented plan of care.
- Discharge teaching instructions.
Registered Nurse/med Surg
NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Assess and evaluate patient.
- Review and administer medication.
- Obtain or review patient's medical history.
- Notify Doctor of critical labs and deteriorating patent conditions.
- Insert IV, Foley, NGT, dressing change, tube feeding, and trach care.
- Assist and perform with rapid response and codes.
Hospice Field Nurse
Hospice of Central Arkansas
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Compassionate nurse caring for the medical needs of a terminal patient.
- Administer Medications, performed blood draw and wound care treatment.
- Responsible for pain management, crisis care and reporting vital information.
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, and reviewed post-op orders.
- Provided palliative inpatient care including assessment, development and implementation of care plans.
- Administered medications, wound care dressing changes, tube feeding, and Tracheostomy procedures.
- Accurately documented and communicated patient discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Ability to make independent decisions that are sound, ethical, and consistent with medical protocol.
Operating Room Nurse
NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
09.2004 - 02.2008
- Prepared patient for surgery.
- Anticipated and meet the needs of the surgeon, scrub techs and patient.
- Opened extra supplies and charting.
Perioperative Nurse
B.E.C. SURGERY CENTER
10.2000 - 05.2004
- Preoperative: Admission, assessment and teaching of perioperative care.
- Intraoperative: Circulating nurse, scrub nurse and administer IV sedation.
- Postoperative: Assessment, monitored recovery area and pain management.
Perioperative Nurse
ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL
10.1998 - 07.2000
- Assessed respiratory/cardiac status, and incision site.
- Inserted peripheral IV's, administered insulin and blood products.
- Performed wound care staple removal, and tracheostomy care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2022
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
National Park Community College
Hot Springs, AR05.1998
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Customer service
- Clinical management
- Conflict resolution
- Quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Protocols and procedures
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nightingale
10.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
The Blossoms at Village Rehab and Nursing Center
08.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Pines Nursing and Rehab
06.2025 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Quapaw Care and Rehab
11.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager Elite Hospice
Elite Hospice
05.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse (RN)
The Atrium at Serenity Pointe
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
The Springs of Park Ave Health and Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 06.2023
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DIALYSIS CLINIC, INC
07.2018 - 01.2019
RN Charge Nurse
THE BRIDGEWAY
11.2017 - 06.2018
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
04.2017 - 10.2017
Neurological Floor Nurse
AMERICAN TRAVELER
02.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse/med Surg
NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
06.2014 - 09.2014
Hospice Field Nurse
Hospice of Central Arkansas
01.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
08.2007 - 02.2008
Operating Room Nurse
NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
09.2004 - 02.2008
Perioperative Nurse
B.E.C. SURGERY CENTER
10.2000 - 05.2004
Perioperative Nurse
ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL
10.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
National Park Community College