Meaghan Fahey
RN
Dracut,MA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Director with a proven track record at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, enhancing staff development and patient care standards through effective mentoring and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in Care Coordination and Team Leadership, adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving significant enhancements in care quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Director
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Staff RN
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Charge Nurse, RN
Whitter Healthcare
2010 - 2013
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff LPN
Whitter Healthcare
2009 - 2012
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northshore Community College
Danvers2013
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bristol - Plymouth Regional Technical School
Taunton, MA2009
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Performance Evaluations
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Employee performance
- Clinical Leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
Affiliations
- Organization of Nurse Leaders, ONL
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, ACLS
Timeline
Nurse Director
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Staff RN
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2016
Charge Nurse, RN
Whitter Healthcare
2010 - 2013
Staff LPN
Whitter Healthcare
2009 - 2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northshore Community College
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bristol - Plymouth Regional Technical School
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, ACLS
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