Megan Dopp, BSN, RN, CPN, CNML
Adrian,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in pediatrics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nursing Supervisor
University Of Michigan
04.2020 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with institutional policies, objectives, and regulatory requirements.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
03.2012 - 04.2020
- Managed the care of pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia and/or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections to treat pain, nausea/vomiting, and hemodynamic instability and monitored responses.
- Assessed the patients' incision site, monitored body temperature, and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members, patiently answered questions, and conveyed important care information.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing, fear, and agitation in the recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Delivered timely and effective physical, social, and emotional nursing care according to established standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered-nurse
University Of Michigan
01.2004 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to assess pediatric patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and their families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a pediatric medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI12.2003
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Public Schools
Deerfield, MI06.1999
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Shared Governance
- Regulatory Standards
- Project Implementation
- Pediatric Postoperative Care
Accomplishments
- Making A Difference Awards- received from many patients and families throughout nursing career for exceptional care
- Nursing Excellence Award (2020)-nominated by Clinical Nursing Director for accepting a supervisor position on short notice during the COVID-19 pandemic
Affiliations
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Hospital Affiliated Appointments
Evidence Based Standards Committee Member 2019-2022: Reviewed hospital policies for nursing endorsement and approval
Workload Review Committee Member 2020-2023: Created unit guidelines regarding staffing, scheduling, and on-call systems
Unit Based Committee Member 2020-2023: Promoted an environment of shared decision making and evidence-based nursing practice that is aligned with institutional goals by providing leadership and direction at the unit level
Related Experience
New Nurse Leader Orientation
Nursing Leadership Development Program
Community Service
Madison High School Athletic Boosters Vice President 2022-2023
Timeline
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nursing Supervisor
University Of Michigan
04.2020 - Current
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
03.2012 - 04.2020
Registered-nurse
University Of Michigan
01.2004 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Public Schools
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