Megan Clairmont
Northville,MI
Summary
Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Arbor Hospice
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2008 - 07.2014
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Travel Registered Nurse
Solvis Medical Staffing
Southfield, MI
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
ICU Staff Nurse
Botsford General Hospital
Farmington Hills, MI
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree in Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI04.2002
Skills
- Pain Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Operational Standards
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Intramuscular Injections
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Electronic Charting
- Symptom Management
- Medical Supply Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Hospice Visits
- IV Administration
- Pain Management Techniques
- Effective Writing
- Nursing Plan Development
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Direct Supervision
- Telephonic Triage
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Student Precepting
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Disease Processes
- Infection Control Procedures
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you really want to do something, you'll find a way.If you don't, you'll find an excuse.
Jim Rohn
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Arbor Hospice
09.2008 - 07.2014
Travel Registered Nurse
Solvis Medical Staffing
01.2006 - 09.2008
ICU Staff Nurse
Botsford General Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2006
Associate Degree in Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
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