Meagan Forsythe
Holbrook,New York
Summary
Experienced RN Supervisor and Unit Manager with expertise in clinical operations, staff supervision and leadership, resident safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and management of medically complex patient populations. Combines strong clinical judgement skills with an empathetic, resident-centered approach that fosters trust and meaningful relationships when supporting residents and communicating with families during routine care, changes in condition, and care planning. Committed to patient advocacy, promoting dignity, safety, and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor)
San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Greenport, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Managed shift-to-shift assignments for LPNs and CNAs, strategically delegating tasks based on acuity to ensure delivery of high-quality care during staffing inconsistencies.
- Performed clinical assessments to monitor and identify acute changes in residents' condition, and report significant changes directly to both the health care provider, as well as the resident's next of kin, to initiate the appropriate interventions.
- Performed comprehensive admission assessments and developed individualized nursing care plans, ensuring accurate documentation, collaborating with providers to complete medication reconciliation and seamless transitions of care
- Managed resident discharge process, including completion of required discharge assessments, patient and family education, and provided accurate clinical documentation from the resident's admission to ensure a safe transition and continuity of care.
- Delivered skilled bedside care, including complex wound care, central line dressing changes, tube feedings, foley catheter insertion and management, and IV therapy initiation and administration.
- Managed the care of residents receiving chronic hemodialysis through ongoing assessment, coordination/scheduling with dialysis providers and transportation, medication management, pre- and post-treatment monitoring and interdisciplinary communication to promote optimal clinical outcomes.
- Executed new orders and treatment plans from the healthcare provider, adjusting pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions as necessary.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
- Conducted ongoing fall risk assessments and implemented individualized, evidence-based interventions to reduce resident falls and injuries.
- Advocated for residents' medical needs, collaborating with healthcare provider and interdisciplinary teams to support residents in achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with orientation and training of newly hired nursing staff.
- Promoted a safe and efficient work environment by overseeing unit organization, environmental safety, infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse (Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor)
Water’s Edge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Port Jefferson, NY
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised nursing operations for a 2-unit, 120-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility, as well as assumed full unit management duties on the long-term care unit when I was not acting supervisor of the facility.
- Accompanied physicians during rounds, notifying them of changes in patient conditions, lab results, obtaining and initiating new orders from the provider, while addressing concerns from patients and families to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Supervised LPNs and CNAs, delegated and managed staffing assignments, and provided clinical support during routine and emergent situations to ensure quality resident care
- Participated in care plan review meetings with interdisciplinary team and residents/families to ensure appropriate interventions and address concerns, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Oversaw admission of new residents from the hospital or home, collaborating directly with the facility doctor for seamless transitions of care, assessing residents upon arrival, and initiating tailored nursing care plans.
- Managed the care of residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, utilizing person-centered approaches to minimize behavioral disturbances and promote quality of life.
- Assessed residents before and after leaving the facility for dialysis treatments, monitoring vital signs, fluid status, access site, weight gain/loss and any changes in clinical condition.
- Implemented individualized interventions to reduce wandering, agitation, falls, and other safety risks with age associated cognitive impairment
- Communicated regularly with residents and their families regarding changes in condition or behavior, treatment plan updates, and goals of care.
- Investigated resident incidents, completed required documentation, and implemented corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
Registered Nurse
Stony Brook University Hospital - Cardiac Acute Care Unit
Stony Brook, NY
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided integrated nursing care for acutely ill patients on a high-acuity cardiac step-down unit with complex cardiovascular conditions, such as heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarctions.
- Managed patients in preparation for, as well as recovering from cardiac catheterization, CABG, valve surgery, or surgical device placement.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments on each patient, each shift, as well as having performed cardiac/respiratory focused assessments every 4 hours.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac telemetry and promptly identified and reported abnormal heart rhythms and acute changes in patient condition.
- Implemented physician orders and initiated timely interventions for acute changes in patient status.
- Managed intravenous therapy, including peripheral IVs, central venous access devices.
- Administered IV medications, cardiac therapies, anticoagulants, insulin, blood and blood products, and other prescribed treatments while monitoring for side effects as well as therapeutic response.
- Collaborated closely with cardiologists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Responded to rapid response, code blue, and emergency situations, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team during these events to stabilize patients.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for process and treatment improvements.
- Educated patients and their families about diagnosis and patient safety matters.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Brookhaven, NY
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered direct nursing care to long-term care and rehabilitation residents in accordance with individualized care plans.
- Administered oral, injectable, and intravenous medications, treatments, and other therapies prescribed by the health care provider, while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms accurately, identifying changes in condition promptly and notifying the RN Supervisor and healthcare provider.
- Administered enteral feedings, as well as medication via enteral route, and otherwise managed residents with feeding tubes, urinary catheters (foley catheters, suprapubic catheters), colostomies/stomas, nephrostomy tubes, and other specialized nursing needs.
- Managed a caseload of up to 40 residents per night, providing quality care and monitoring their progress.
- Completed wound care, dressing changes, treatments and skin integrity assessments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Educated residents and their families on disease management and medication administration, enhancing self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medication administration records, ensuring resident safety and minimizing potential errors.
- Assessed residents' pain levels and implemented pain management plans, and notified the healthcare provider if the resident's pain was not managed with the current treatment plan.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Christian Nursing Registry (Pediatric Home Care Nursing)
Selden, NY
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Advocated for safe work environment by adhering to infection control protocols and promoting hand hygiene practices.
- Provided one-on-one skilled nursing care for a medically complex pediatric patient in the home setting.
- Managed enteral nutrition and hydration, and medication administration via PEG tube, including routine care and reacting quickly to replace it on the occasion that the PEG tube became dislodged from the patient.
- Provided emotional and psychosocial support to pediatric patient and family, enhancing overall patient experience and comfort.
- Monitored for signs and symptoms of infection, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies and changes in gastrointestinal function, as well as signs of transplant rejection or complications.
- Maintained detailed patient records and documentation to ensure accurate care continuity and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely intervention, as well as followed the parameters listed by the provider regarding the patient's vital signs at the time of ordered medication administration.
- Provided bowel and bladder incontinence care while maintaining skin integrity and implementing infection prevention measures.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient condition by initiating nursing interventions and notifying the physician and care team as indicated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oasis Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Center Moriches, NY
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering medications and treatments according to physician orders. Provided medication administration for a high-volume resident assignment while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with the five rights of medication administration.
- Completed wound care and dressing changes for residents, facilitating healing and preventing infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans that addressed specific resident needs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed electronic resident medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated and supported residents and their families through effective communication, enhancing understanding of disease processes, medications, care plans and treatment .
- Administered medications via injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal) and IV, following physician orders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oasis Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Center Moriches, NY
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Delivered direct personal daily care to residents with complex medical conditions, including dementia, diabetes, and mobility impairments.
- Monitored residents' vital signs, ensuring prompt reporting of vital sign abnormalities, or changes in resident condition to nursing staff, contributing to early interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, as each resident had individualized care plans implemented that address resident needs, in order to ensure continuity of care.
- Encouraged resident participation in physical, occupational and speech therapy programs, as well as assisted residents with mobility exercises, both passive and active, to support rehabilitation goals.
- Trained and mentored new nursing assistants, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Water’s Edge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Port Jefferson, NY
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided compassionate resident-centered care, assisting between 7-9 residents, per shift, with daily living activities and personal hygiene, enhancing comfort and overall well-being.
- Utilized exceptional bedside manner and communication skills to comfort and support residents during care.
- Assisted residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, sometimes with the use of mechanical lifts, while maintaining resident safety and comfort.
- Provided compassionate care to residents with dementia and other cognitive deficits, utilizing redirection, reassurance, and person-centered communication techniques.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional status to the nursing team to facilitate timely intervention.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, and pulse oximeters.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, ensuring prompt reporting of changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with fall prevention measures, skin integrity maintenance, and pressure injury prevention through routine repositioning and resident monitoring.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during challenging times.
- Promoted a positive work environment through teamwork, communication, and respect for colleagues.
- Collaborated with nurses, rehabilitation staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care and achieve resident-centered goals.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY08-2023
License of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Brentwood08-2020
Skills
- Clinical Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Comprehensive & Focused Patient Assessments
- Patient Care Management
- Admissions, Discharges, and Care Coordination
- Emergency Response & Rapid Assessment
- Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring and Interpretation, including Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Wound Care & Infection Prevention
- Fall Prevention & Resident Safety
- IV Therapy, including Peripheral IV Insertion
- Urinary Catheterization
- EMR Documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA
issued: 2/25/2026
renew by: 02/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor)
San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor)
Water’s Edge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
03.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Stony Brook University Hospital - Cardiac Acute Care Unit
06.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
04.2022 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Christian Nursing Registry (Pediatric Home Care Nursing)
04.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oasis Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
09.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oasis Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
02.2018 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Water’s Edge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2016 - 06.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
License of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk BOCES