Meaghan Georges
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Diligent Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric healthcare, specializing in patient care and family education. Successfully managed diverse caseload, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes. Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment and treatment planning, coupled with effective communication and empathy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
- Performed well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Supervised team of 4 clinical members.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Established and implemented testing initiatives to detect and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in young children.
- Streamlined clinic processes for increased efficiency, resulting in improved time management and patient flow.
- Assessed and managed behavioral health concerns among pediatric patients, providing appropriate interventions, resources, and referrals when needed.
- Managed complex cases involving chronic illnesses or multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Precepted nursing student during clinical rotation, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: 280 beds, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions
- Provided excellent, family-centered care while maintaining and improving skills necessary to working in an ICU
- Types of patients included respiratory failure, other organ failure, sepsis, pre and post-transplant, traumatic brain injury, other trauma, terminally ill, post-op, psychiatric, various congenital syndromes, and more
Munitions Systems Specialist
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2011 - 07.2017
- Engaged in work requiring extreme caution, meticulous attention to detail, and discipline
- Duty required one weekend a month, 15 days of annual tour per year, and various training exercises
- Deployed to operational locations as needed in order to support the mission
Public Affairs Intern
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Assist in organizing the annual Washington D.C
- Conference, where AFSP members from around the country come to speak with their national congressional representatives about suicide prevention and awareness
- Develop and advance research project focused on the current policies, programs, and legislation of over fifty countries concerning suicide prevention
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Care Pediatrics
Rush University
Chicago, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St. Louis, MO08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2010
Skills
- Pediatric physical exams
- Acute illness treatment
- Critical care nursing
- Family guidance
- Developmental screening
- Asthma management
- Behavioral health
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Clinic rated as one of the top Pediatric Clinics in the entire military for patient satisfaction for 5 consecutive quarters
- Assisted with development and implementation of Autism testing in clinic, thereby reducing wait times for evaluation for families by 9-12 months.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Honors And Awards
- U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal
- U.S. Air Force Top Technical School Graduate
- U.S. Air Force Basic Training Honor Graduate
- Health Professions Scholarship Program Recipient
- Ruth G. Franc Graduate Achievement Award
- Nurse Corps Scholarship Recipient
- SIUE Meridian Scholar
Extra Duties and Activities
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Functional for 90th Medical Group
- Medic X Instructor for 90th Medical Group
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2021
Munitions Systems Specialist
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2011 - 07.2017
Public Affairs Intern
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
01.2011 - 05.2011
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Care Pediatrics
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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