Megan Carpenter
Irwin,PA
Summary
Driven Case Manager, Emergency Department RN, enhancing patient outcomes through effective chronic disease management and empathetic support. Skilled in emergency medical treatment and care coordination, significantly reducing hospital readmission rates. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
AHN Healthcare@Home
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual health needs.
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN, Emergency Department
UPMC East
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville, PA12-2021
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Triage and assessment
- Emergency medical treatment
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- EKG interpretation
- Wound care management
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- NIHSS, National Institute of health stroke scale
Timeline
RN Case Manager
AHN Healthcare@Home
10.2023 - 09.2024
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2023
RN, Emergency Department
UPMC East
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- NIHSS, National Institute of health stroke scale
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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