Megan DiGioia
Hamden
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical procedures. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to high standards of patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, with skills in patient education and direct patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GYN Oncology Practice Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Increased patient engagement in their own healthcare by offering resources, information, and guidance on self-care techniques.
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and discomfort.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and examinations, resulting in accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Yale University
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Clinic
- Work as part of healthcare team to assess patient’s needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Coordination patient care, including patient education, triaging telephone calls, providing informed consent, monitoring blood work and ultrasound results, and relaying results to patients along with medication instructions
- Ordering of medication and providing education on administration
- Assist in identifying potential clinical trial candidates with in patient population
- Make recommendations for performance improvement and best practices
- Fertility Clinic
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Maternity-Postpartum Unit
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe and effective care that is evidenced based and tailored to the needs of the patient and family
- Collaborates with many members of a multidisciplinary team to problem solve and support the patient and family
- Contributes to a positive work environment and adapts to change easily
- Maternity-Postpartum Unit
MDS Nurse Coordinator
Whispering Pines
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Manages data collection to assist with long-term resident assessments
- Follows up with management and care manager when necessary to assure compliance to standards of documentation
- Works to coordinate services provided by the various disciplines in the facility
- Develop and coordinate plan of care with residents and families
- Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid for qualified patients
Registered Nurse Consultant
Nurses for Daycare
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Guides the preschool and childcare programs in adhering to State regulations
- Collaborates with childcare workers and health professionals to provide a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
- Provide community resource information and referrals for childcare providers
MDS Nurse/Coordinator
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Manage and facilitate the of short term and long-term resident assessments
- Ensure facility is in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Develop and coordinate plan of care with residents and families
- Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid for qualified patients
- Manage clinical updates for managed care patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2011
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Careful attention to detail
- Knowledge of good clinical practices
- Health promotion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Phlebotomy proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Cancer screening awareness
- Time management mastery
- Patient assessments
- Patient care planning
Licensure Certification
- Registered Nurse
Certification
ONS Chemo Certified
CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
GYN Oncology Practice Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Yale University
12.2020 - 01.2022
MDS Nurse Coordinator
Whispering Pines
02.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Consultant
Nurses for Daycare
08.2017 - 05.2020
MDS Nurse/Coordinator
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center
08.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
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