Megan Hoff
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Using my baccalaureate degree in nursing, my obtained skills in the field, as well as my prior experience, I would like to pursue utilization review to ensure consumer experience improvement, and appropriate utilization of resources.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Fulfilled charge nurse duties for past 4 years, managing patient flow in and out of ICU and responding to code blues, rapid responses, and trauma I and II.
- Recovered and managed open heart patients, balloon pump patients, Impella patients, and CRRT patients to ensure comprehensive care.
- Implemented professional nursing care for patients, adhering to policies and physician’s orders while advocating for patient needs.
- Provided guidance and training to new nurses in the ICU to ensure effective patient care.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Skyline Surgery Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients in transitioning to physically stable status for safe discharge home after surgery.
- Instructed patients on medication management for prescriptions provided by the physician upon discharge.
- Ensured patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative preparations and assessments. Including obtaining consents, reviewing medical and surgical history to ensure safety of the patient undergoing procedure.
Acting Clinical Team Leader
Idaho Falls Community Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Led night operations as Acting Clinical Team Leader on Medical Surgical unit.
- Facilitated hospital opening by implementing critical policies and procedures.
- Supported efforts for CHIQ certification.
Intensive Care Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2019
- Implement professional nursing care to patients, adhering to policies, acting out physician’s orders, while advocating for patients.
- Managed patient care and staff coordination as interim charge nurse on the Medical/Surgical floor.
- Guided new graduate nurses and new facility nurses as a preceptor, providing training and support.
- Assisted in establishing and launching the New Nurse Residency Program at Portneuf Medical Center.
Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Planned and implemented professional nursing care for patients, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and physician orders.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities during shifts to oversee patient care.
- Oriented new hires on hospital procedures and protocols to ensure effective integration.
Nurse
Capitol Care and Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Administered medication according to MD orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite patient rehabilitation, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Oversaw nursing operations in facility to ensure patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho 08.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Critical care management
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork Skills
- Communication
Certification
- Idaho Registered Nurse License, 08/31/27
- BLS Certified, 01/31/28
- ACLS Certified, 01/31/28
- PALS Certified, 11/28/26
- TNCC, 08/31/2030
Timeline
Intensive Care Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Skyline Surgery Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
Acting Clinical Team Leader
Idaho Falls Community Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020
Intensive Care Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2019
Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2014
Nurse
Capitol Care and Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
08.2005 - 12.2009