Megan Ghantt
Dallas,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 12 years experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with staff and professionals to develop innovative public health and safety initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized nursing plans and providing comprehensive assessments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained high standards of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, administering medications accurately, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
RN Case Manager
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
- Used Epic to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Managed care of 6 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Telemetry monitoring on fast paced 42 bed unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05.2012
Skills
- Patient Monitoring and assessment skills
- EMR Systems
- Procedures Compliance
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Admission
- Patient Care Plans
- Infection Control
- ACLS/BLS certified exp 3/2025
Timeline
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
RN Case Manager
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gaston College