Megan Hastings
Felton,DE
Summary
Hardworking and dependable nurse leader, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards, focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfcation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Bayhealth
09.2022 - Current
- Nurse Manager of 36-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation department.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
Clinical Patient Care Services Coordinator
Bayhealth
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide direct supervision of nursing staff on 36-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation unit
- Participate in employee selection and evaluation, as well as unit scheduling and staffing coordination.
- Collaborate with admissions department and liaison to arrange admissions and bed placement
- Collaborated with Nurse Manager to develop strategic plans aligning with overall unit objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Bedside RN on an Inpatient Rehabilitation unit, providing care to patients with a wide array of acute and chronic illness.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care; focusing upon infection prevention, fall prevention and increased patient mobility and independence.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathologist, case management, physiatry) for optimum patient outcomes and discharge planning
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE05.2014
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Supervision
- Budget Management
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- Basic Life Support (BSN)
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Bayhealth
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Patient Care Services Coordinator
Bayhealth
05.2020 - 09.2022
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth
01.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College