Megan Gagner
North Branch,MN
Summary
Patient-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in various settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, families, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Plymouth, MN
03.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided comprehensive care to clients with tracheostomies and mechanical ventilators, including airway management, suctioning, monitoring respiratory status, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Skilled in providing care for clients with gastrostomy tubes, including administering enteral feedings, performing site care, monitoring for complications, and maintaining proper infection control practices.
LPN
The Waters Senior Living
Oakdale, MN
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Hospice Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
Edina, MN
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, doctors., to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
Andover, MN
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Resident Assistant
Presbyterian Homes & Services
Cambridge, MN
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Rasmussen University
Anoka/Hennepin, MN06.2023
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare Documentation
- Patients and Family Relations
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Safety Protocols
- Effective Communication
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, 06/11/22
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
03.2025 - Current
LPN
The Waters Senior Living
04.2024 - 03.2025
Hospice Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
08.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
01.2023 - 08.2023
Resident Assistant
Presbyterian Homes & Services
05.2019 - 03.2020
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Rasmussen University