Megan Hadaway
Amory,MS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at NMMC, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Strong clinical judgment and leadership in fast-paced environments, successfully implementing quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient outcomes and safety standards. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NMMC
09.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality care within fast-paced environments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
NMMC-Gilmore
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Center
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Meadows
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL05.2013
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS2011
High School Diploma -
Amory High School
Amory05.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
- Patient relations
- Emergency procedures
- Acute care expertise
- Cardiac care
- Managing deadlines
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NMMC
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
NMMC-Gilmore
09.2013 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Center
08.2008 - 07.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Meadows
02.2007 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
Amory High School