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Meagan Bertrand

Porter

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

QUALIFICATIONS

· Developed patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

· Administered advanced life support interventions during air transport for critically ill patients.

· Oversaw daily operations of patient care services, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

· Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

· Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices for patient-centered care delivery.

· Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.

· Developed a strong company culture focused on team engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

· Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.

· Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.

· Participated in team meetings and training to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.

· Established benchmarks for quality improvement projects, monitoring progress regularly to ensure timely achievement of goals.

· Collected and aggregated data to identify problems or trends.

· Enhanced and evaluated team efficiency through comprehensive training programs, education and performance evaluations.

· Championed a culture of continuous learning within the department by sharing latest research findings and best practices with colleagues.

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

· Optimized inventory management procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce excess stock.

· Assisted with scheduling open shifts through ESO.

Staff RN – Obstetrics and Nursery, House supervisor

Labette Health
Parsons, Kansas
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Bed Unit: 2 labor, 5 postpartum
  • Rebecca Helwig RN, Director OB (620-820-5193)
  • Kathi McKinney RN, CNO (620-421-4880)

Flight RN Base Clinical Lead

Air Evac 83
Muskogee, Oklahoma
07.2018 - Current
  • Emergent interfacility transfers and scene flights
  • BCL since Jan 2020
  • Sheri McKeown, Program Director (918-319-7727)

Transfer: Lead Charge Nurse- Emergency Department/ Clinical Decision Unit

Labette Health
Independence, KS
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Bed Unit: 5 bed ER, 3 bed CDU, Infusion Room
  • Becky Mitchel RN, Director (620-577-7255)

Staff RN - Emergency Department/ Intensive Care Unit

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
Coffeyville, KS
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Bed Unit: 2 Trauma, 5 Cardiac
  • Jim Wilhelms MICT-P, RN, Director ED/ICU (620-251-1200)

Staff RN – Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department

Mercy Hospital
Independence, KS
10.2011 - 09.2015
  • Bed Unit: 7
  • Patti Doncouse RN, Director ED

LPN Charge Nurse

Windsor Place
Iola, KS
08.2010 - 10.2011
  • Aug 2010- Oct 2011
  • 65-bed Long-term and Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Age-to-Age Kindergarten
  • Teressa RN, DON
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (Sept 2010- Aug 2011)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
12-2015

Associate Degree - Nursing

Mary Grimes School of Nursing
05-2012

IV certified LPN - undefined

Mary Grimes School of Nursing
05-2011

Skills

  • Critical care transport
  • Team leadership
  • Training and education
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Supply ordering and management
  • Clinical metric tracking
  • Community outreach and engagement

Certification

  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS, CEN, CFRN (AHA instructor for ACLS, BLS, PALS)
  • Other Training: NIMS courses 100&700, NIHSS
  • RN Licensure: Oklahoma compact
  • NREMT-B Licensure: Arkansas

Timeline

Flight RN Base Clinical Lead

Air Evac 83
07.2018 - Current

Transfer: Lead Charge Nurse- Emergency Department/ Clinical Decision Unit

Labette Health
07.2017 - 12.2018

Staff RN – Obstetrics and Nursery, House supervisor

Labette Health
06.2016 - 07.2017

Staff RN - Emergency Department/ Intensive Care Unit

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2017

Staff RN – Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department

Mercy Hospital
10.2011 - 09.2015

LPN Charge Nurse

Windsor Place
08.2010 - 10.2011

Associate Degree - Nursing

Mary Grimes School of Nursing

IV certified LPN - undefined

Mary Grimes School of Nursing

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Wesleyan University