Meaghan MacFarland
Fort Edward
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. Dedicated to continuation of education in a professional environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Saratoga Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
Patient Care Assistant
The Saratoga Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
General Manager
Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria
11.2007 - 09.2018
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented an AP/AR system to improve company cash flow.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Strong commitment to customer service with the ability to build rewarding customer relationships and win customer loyalty.
Personal Care Aide
Concepts Of Independence
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Administered medicines through a G-tube twice daily.
- Tracked behaviors that lead to seizures; such as alertness, responsiveness, movements etc.
- Learned protocol for seizures, both Focal and Grand Mal.
- Assisted with AFO daily to ensure safety during times of exercise.
- Carried out diapering, bathing, and meal-time routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School
Saratoga Springs, NY06.2009
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessments & Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Intakes and Discharges
- Staff Education
- Patient Care Assignment
- Rapport Building
Accomplishments
Received the Daisy Award in March 2023 for compassionate, empathetic and competent bedside nursing care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Saratoga Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
The Saratoga Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2022
Personal Care Aide
Concepts Of Independence
03.2017 - 01.2018
General Manager
Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria
11.2007 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Adirondack Community College
High School Diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School