Awards, EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2019 Kelsey Seybold Clinic- Radiology
Meagan Casper
Registered Nurse
Danbury,TX
Summary
Patient-focused and compassionate healthcare professional with proven track record in providing exceptional direct nursing care and nursing leadership in diverse environments. An accomplished and talented Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in radiology, preoperative services/recovery, operating room circulator and neurology, serving a wide range of patient acuities and needs. Experience spanning patient assessment, care coordination, medication administration, delegation, patient, family and staff education, CPR instruction, preceptorship, COVID-19 care, ease with IV insertion, and sterility practices compliance. Extensive experience in working with cross-functional teams within complex healthcare operations. Establishes, cultivates, and manages productive relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
PREOPERATIVE NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL
PEARLAND, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Holistically provide compassionate care preoperatively and postoperatively to patients of all ages from infant to the elderly population
- Assessed patient health by reviewing health history and obtaining/recording vital signs and developed individualized care plans accordingly
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and accurate
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Efficiently obtain and monitor IV access, administer preoperative medications
- Planning, directing, implementing and improving clinical services
- Ensure the safety of patients and patient understanding of preoperative instructions and explanation of procedure/patient rights
- Arrive early to open the unit and ensure all equipment is in working order for all age groups
- Properly care for inpatients and outpatients requiring surgery and follow orders from physicians
- Communicates appropriate information to other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner and acts as an advocate for the patient and family members
- Knowledgeable and responsive to emergency situations, i.e cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, drug reaction, etc
- Assist Anesthesia provider with preoperative nerve blocks, assess patient airway, and monitor vital signs
- Charge nurse over preoperative area to maintain proper flow to OR and train all new hires as needed
- Assign breaks/lunches and maintain nurse to patient ratio matching the patient’s needs with competence of nursing staff
- Effectively manages resources using a multidisciplinary approach
- Float to recovery and take call outs to pre-op and recover patients safely after surgical procedures
- Provide reports to floor nurses and transport patients to and from the unit
- Administer medications pre and post-op, maintain airway and provide emergency care if needed alongside anesthesiologist
- Assist in OR as needed.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
LEAD RADIOLOGY NURSE
KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINIC
HOUSTON, TX
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Assisted and documented successful course for procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, liver biopsies, and breast biopsies by preparing patients in partnership with MD
- Provide safe, high-quality care for COVID-19 positive patients requiring CT scans or other imaging after being cross-trained to the Environmental Health and Safety Department during the pandemic
- Cultivate positive relationships with patients, placing them at ease during stressful situations and procedures such as complicated IV insertions
- Conducted BLS training for employees of Kelsey Seybold as a certified BLS instructor
- Educated patients and families about care plans and how to perform follow up care from home
- Recognized for diligence, care and highly efficient work with Employee of the Year award in 2019
- Safely operated biopsy equipment and assisted with various types of biopsies, including breast, thyroid and soft tissue biopsies
- Properly handled tissue specimens to ensure accurate diagnoses
- Obtained Port-a-Cath access, IV access and inserted urinary catheters for various procedures under fluoroscopy
- Enhanced patient safety during diagnostic imaging procedures by carefully administering contrast agents and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications as necessary in Nuclear Medicine and CT/MRI
- Scheduled patients for procedures, monitored inventory, and ordered supplies as appropriate.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of radiologic procedures, continuously improving skills through ongoing education and training programs.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Increased overall department efficiency by mentoring and precepting new radiology nurse hires, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal patient care.
PREOPERATIVE NURSE/OPERATING ROOM NURSE
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Delivered exceptional adult and pediatric patient care in the pre-operative/PACU before being cross trained to the OR
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure proper patient flow to the OR and monitored sedated patients prior to surgery, intraoperatively and postoperatively.
- Ensured patient safety and adequate sedation in partnership with anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetist
- Safeguarded sterile operations throughout the OR, including setting up sterile field and instruments, and performing proper time out
- Aligned care conditions with proper techniques and standard of practices
- Accurately and efficiently documented all records to provide safe, high-quality care related to various surgeries including facial plastic surgeries, cataracts, glaucoma procedures, corneal transplants, laser procedures, and eye/facial muscle surgeries
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Transferred patients to PACU and delivered precise reports
- Floated to Pre-op/PACU and OR as necessary.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
CLINICAL NURSE/NURSING SUPERVISOR
HOUSTON NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
PASADENA, TX
05.2010 - 10.2013
- Spearheaded nursing care at a busy neurological clinic, including supervising and mobilizing excellent performance from two MA’s and three LVN’s
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Set up and operated EMG equipment
- Prepared and reconstituted medication administered injections and assisted with therapeutic Botox injections and lumbar punctures
- Oversaw procedure sterility compliance and promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards
- Ensured proper refilling, maintenance, and programming of intrathecal Baclofen pumps
- Programmed Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS) and Vagal Nerve Stimulators (VNS) after receiving training from Medtronic on programming DBS devices
- Traveled independently to a nearby hospital to program baclofen pumps and VNS prior to and after imaging.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF - SCIENCE
Alvin Community College
2010
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University of Texas, Western
Skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient/Family Educator
- Clinical Assessment, Intervention, and judgement
- Policy/Regulatory Compliance
- Best Care Practices Implementation
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Difficult IV access and IV therapy management
- Workflow and patient management
- Team coordination
- Unit administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Surgical care
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
Certification
Basic Life Support- Expires 2/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Expires 8/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support-Expires 8/2026
Interests
Safety Hero Award 2024
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchAccomplishments
Employee of the year 2019- Kelsey Seybold Clinic
Safety Hero Award 2024- Memorial Hermann Hospital Pearland
Safety Coach 2023-2025
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Epic
Cerner
EClinicalWorks
Word, Excel
Timeline
PREOPERATIVE NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL
03.2021 - Current
LEAD RADIOLOGY NURSE
KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINIC
09.2016 - 03.2021
PREOPERATIVE NURSE/OPERATING ROOM NURSE
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER
10.2013 - 09.2016
CLINICAL NURSE/NURSING SUPERVISOR
HOUSTON NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
05.2010 - 10.2013
ASSOCIATE OF - SCIENCE
Alvin Community College
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University of Texas, Western
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