Megan Bass
Paragould,Arkansas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
2020.10 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
License Practical Nurse
Mid-South Health Systems/ARISA
2019.10 - 2020.10
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Administering injections and assisting in filling weekly medication planners
- Ensuring overall health is stable and working with team of therapist, psychiatrist, and behavior health techs to provide individual goals for each patient.
- Scheduling PCP and specialty appointments (telemedicine at time of COVID19)
- Obtaining prior authorizations for medications such as Invega, Seroquel, and other antipsychotics.
License Practical Nurse
St. Bernard’s Medical Center
2019.07 - 2019.10
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
National Certified Medical Assistant
Saint Francis Medical Partners, Millington Family Medicine
2015.11 - 2018.04
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Greene County Tech High School
Paragould05.2010
Associate of Applied Science -
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR12.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Arkansas State University
State University, AR05.2024
Skills
- Treatment Planning/Assisting
- Proficient in Telemedicine
- Critical Thinking
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Physical Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- ER Experience
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Mental Health Care
- Intakes and Discharges
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
2020.10 - Current
License Practical Nurse
Mid-South Health Systems/ARISA
2019.10 - 2020.10
License Practical Nurse
St. Bernard’s Medical Center
2019.07 - 2019.10
National Certified Medical Assistant
Saint Francis Medical Partners, Millington Family Medicine
2015.11 - 2018.04
High School Diploma -
Greene County Tech High School
Associate of Applied Science -
Arkansas State University - Newport
Bachelor of Science -
Arkansas State University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
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