Meagan Kennemer
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
We Rock The Spectrum - Lubbock
04.2022 - Current
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Certified nurse injector
Aesthetic Center of Lubbock
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Botox injections, Lip filler injections, Suture removal, Micro needling, Diamond Glow facial
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication use.
School nurse
Midland Academy Charter School
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered daily scheduled medications, Administered medications as needed for acute needs such as asthma medications, Performed annual health screening, Triaged children according to symptoms, Communicated daily with parents/guardians regarding children's needs, Assisted special needs children, Tracked immunizations
- Assisted in the development of school policies that promote a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
Care manager nurse
West Texas VA
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Triaged veterans, Followed up on labs, medications, appointments, Administered injections, Suture removal, Catheter insertion, Managed phone calls, Delegated tasks, Set up and ran diabetes meetings with veterans, Patient education
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients'' needs, strengths, and barriers to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
Coordinated care nurse
West Texas VA
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Worked with upper management to get consults to outside facilities approved, Set up appointments for veterans in private sector facilities, Set up appointments for veterans in other specialty VA clinics, Assisted veterans with post hospital care, Verified benefits, Researched charts extensively to make sure that veteran's needs were met
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate records of patient medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
Emergency Room Staff Registered Nurse
Medical Center Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Cared for patients from infants to elderly, Basic nursing skills (IVs, catheters, NG tubes, medication administration, etc), Ran codes (CPR, charting, emergency medications), Comforted grieving families, Made children feel less scared, Triaged patients, Stabilized patients, Transferred patients to in-patient rooms or other facilities
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Midland College
Midland, TX05.2005
Skills
- Sales Strategies
- Employee Development
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient care planning
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Health screening
- Training staff
- Case Management
- Data Collection
- Patient Care
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Owner
We Rock The Spectrum - Lubbock
04.2022 - Current
Certified nurse injector
Aesthetic Center of Lubbock
04.2019 - 06.2022
School nurse
Midland Academy Charter School
02.2014 - 05.2015
Care manager nurse
West Texas VA
10.2010 - 02.2014
Coordinated care nurse
West Texas VA
10.2010 - 02.2014
Emergency Room Staff Registered Nurse
Medical Center Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Midland College
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