Megan Hager
La Porte,TX
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 4+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to IMCU patients. Knowledgeable about disease processes and JACHO requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontations.
Skilled at working independently and also collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Discharge Nurse
HCA Houston Southeast
Pasadena, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Analyzed care plans and upheld JCAHO, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated and instructed patients and family members on proper protocols for home maintenance and care after discharge.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 10-14 nurses and support personnel.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Pasadena, TX
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 5 patients each day in high-volume IMCU setting.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 5 patients per day on 60-bed unit
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX12.2016
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Patient Care Planning
- Healthcare Ethics
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient and family education
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Current Texas licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
- Critical care nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Sanitation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of CAUTI, CLABSI, and Hand Hygiene education for staff, patients, and family members.
- Documented and resolved areas of opportunity which led to reduction in CLABSI and CAUTI infections hospital wide.
Certification
CVRN Certification
BLS/ACLS Certification
NIH Certification
Additional Information
Hand Hygiene and PPE Observation Auditor
Co-Charge Nurse experience
Unit Wound Care Champion
Timeline
Discharge Nurse
HCA Houston Southeast
10.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
03.2016 - 10.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
San Jacinto College
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