Megan Henning
Columbia
Summary
LPN licensed in Iowa with 24 years experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in many different settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Mercy One Medical Center
Des Moines
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the operating room by adhering to infection control standards.
- Attended educational programs such as CPR certification courses or seminars related to new technologies used in the operating room.
- Provided assistance to nurses during patient preparation for surgery.
- Reviewed patient chart prior to surgery to ensure correct supplies were available in the operating room as per surgeon's orders.
- Conducted routine safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR suite prior to each procedure start time.
- Observed sterile techniques while preparing supplies for use in operation rooms.
- Transported patients from pre-operative area to the operating room prior to surgery.
- Assisted with transferring patients from gurney onto operating table while maintaining sterility at all times.
- Assisted surgeons with scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping during surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions regulations and infection control guidelines.
- Set up instrument tables with necessary supplies for specific types of surgeries as requested by surgeons or circulating nurse.
- Helped maintain a sterile field throughout the duration of the procedure by passing instruments or other items as needed.
- Monitored inventory of surgical supplies and notified supervisor when additional items were needed.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Home Care Nurse
Iowa Home Care LLC
Knoxville
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
- Primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing emotional support to family members.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- Monitored changes in patient health status and reported to physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with patients and their families.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering laboratory tests.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Nurse/ Medical Scribe
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
Knoxville
12.2012 - 06.2017
- Trained newly hired nurses on practices and procedures.
- Worked with doctors to design specialized plans for patients after treatments.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Reviewed customer survey information to prioritize areas of improvement.
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Accompanied physicians through the day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
- Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
- Submitted orders for additional tests and examinations.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
- Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients on procedures and helped minimize anxiety when enhancing cooperation.
- Followed infection control procedures.
Clinical Nurse
UnityPoint Clinic
West Des Moines
2004 - 2009
- Worked with doctors to design specialized plans for patients after treatments.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to their concerns, offering support and compassion.
- Restocked supplies in the front office and in the patient exam rooms when items were running low.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Non Stress testing
- fetal Doppler for heart tones
- assisting with in office procedures.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa IA2002
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IA01-1999
Skills
- One-on-one instruction
- Positive behavior modeling
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Data collection and management
- CPR certification
- Patient evaluation
- Clinical judgment
- Preceptor
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Professional bedside manner
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Tracheotomy care
- Medication administration
- Patient consultation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Wound dressing
- Specimen collection
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic charting
- Women's health exams
- Surgical assistance
- Patient transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Inventory management
- Post operative care
- Pre-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- HIPAA protocols
- Medication dispensing
Timeline
LPN
Mercy One Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Iowa Home Care LLC
06.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse/ Medical Scribe
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
12.2012 - 06.2017
Clinical Nurse
UnityPoint Clinic
2004 - 2009
LPN - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School