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Work History
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Megan Grooms

Bloomfield

Summary


Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Pella Regional Health Center
06.2021 - Current


  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.


Registered Nurse

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
02.2011 - 06.2022
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes. Taught prenatal classes.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Cared for pediatrics patients and maintained PALS certification.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.


Registered Nurse

Davis County Schools
09.2009 - 05.2011


  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

Registered Nurse

Ottumwa Allergy and Pulmonary
02.1999 - 04.2003
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Administered scheduled intradermal and intramuscular injections while overseeing reactions and managing patient.
  • Performed pulmonary function testing and reported findings to overseeing physician.
  • Preparing allergen serums for injections.

Registered Nurse

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
05.1995 - 09.1997
  • Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
1995

Skills

  • Communication
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Patient care planning
  • Electronic Health Records Management-IRIS
  • Medical assessment
  • Family advocacy
  • Family education
  • Compassion and empathy

Certification

  • BCLS
  • CLC


References

 Available upon Request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Pella Regional Health Center
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
02.2011 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Davis County Schools
09.2009 - 05.2011

Registered Nurse

Ottumwa Allergy and Pulmonary
02.1999 - 04.2003

Registered Nurse

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
05.1995 - 09.1997

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Indian Hills Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

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