Megan Hardage
Summary
Knowledgeable Administrative Director with proven background in overseeing administrative nursing operations and optimizing organizational efficiency. Successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented process improvements to streamline workflows. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and resource management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Director of Nursing
Resolute Baptist Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Supervised approximately 100 FTE divided by Med-Surg Tele, Intermediate Care Unit, Monitor Techs, PICC, and Wound Care. Developed, mentored, and retained a dynamic, highly skilled group of nursing staff. Continuing evaluation of budgets, hospital policies, reduce turnover rates, and improve patient safety.
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised approximately 90 FTE divided by Women’s Med-Surg Tele, Oncology, Infusion, Dialysis, PICC, and Resource. Processed monthly reports for department’s performance. Staff education, direct hiring, scheduling, and annul reviews completed.
Interim Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed budgets, managers, and schedules of approximately 60 FTE over three separate departments. Lead recruiting and hiring for all departments. Performed all tasks with a patient centered focus while working on opportunities.
Nurse Manager
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversee activities and nursing staff daily in the Mother Baby and Women’s Med/Surg departments. Collaborated with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure multidisciplinary, efficient, high quality patient care.
Charge Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked collaboratively with MD, Case Management, and other members of the healthcare team to discuss patients’ conditions and medical needs. Oversee patient admissions and discharges and participated in the development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluation of medication conditions. Performed physical exams, administered medications, provided prompt and efficient assessments of patient’s care to make critical decisions. Assist in leading and mentoring newly licensed nurses in developing and achieving professional expertise.
Education
MASTER'S IN NURSING -
University of Texas at Arlington
11.2024
BACHELOR'S IN NURSING - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
12.2019
Skills
- 2022 25 Best Nurses of South TX
- BLS OCT 2026
- HCA/AWHONN Leadership
- Manager Leadership Academy
- Leadership in Action Course
- Charge Nurse Academy
- Organizational leadership
- Public speaking skills
- Document management
- Presentation skills
Accomplishments
- Chair of Acute Care Council for Baptist Health System
- Co Chair Shared Governance for Baptist Health System
- Administrative Sponsor for Shared Governance for Resolute Baptist
- Educated on Teletracker, Cerner, New Vitals Machines, Zebra Printers, etc
- Developed high performing charge nurses on providing a high level of productivity
- Completed Two Triennially Joint Commission Survey
- Top department in Tenet for productivity targets
- 365 days without a CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, CDIFF on 62 bed unit(s)
- Lead the Hospital Fall Committee reducing falls by 30% in 2023
Timeline
Administrative Director of Nursing
Resolute Baptist Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Interim Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
08.2019 - 12.2019
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
01.2019 - 10.2020
Nurse Manager
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
06.2018 - 08.2019
Charge Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
05.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
10.2014 - 05.2016
BACHELOR'S IN NURSING - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
MASTER'S IN NURSING -
University of Texas at Arlington