Megan Kendrick
Carrollton,Texas
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU/Medical surgical
Lifecare Plano
03.2023 - Current
- Proficient in charting, medication management and monitoring side effects and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions with a 5 to 1 patient to nurse ratio
- Specific experience within the ICU and the Medical/Surgical Tele units
- Updated physicians on patient condition utilizing SBAR and assisted in developing plan of care.
ICU/PCU/Med Tele
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Proficient in charting, medication management and monitoring side effects and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions with a 6 to 1 patient to nurse ratio
- Specific experience within the ICU/PCU and the Medical/Surgical Tele units
- Updated physicians on patient condition utilizing SBAR and assisted in developing plan of care.
New Graduate Nurse in Preceptorship Program
Medical City Plano
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Proficient in charting, medication management and monitoring side effects and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions with a 6 to 1 patient to nurse ratio
- Specific experience within the ICU Stepdown Unit and the Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit
- Updated physicians on patient condition utilizing SBAR and assisted in developing plan of care.
Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Urgent Care for Kids
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Served as the focal point for scheduling, registering and checking in of patients
- Responsible for insurance benefits verification and payment collections
- Filed electronic and paper medical records and billing documents in accordance with HIPPA
- Maintained a working knowledge of general procedures such as taking vitals, administering medications, injections and charting
- Verbally explained procedures and courses of treatment to patients.
Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Compassionate Psychiatric Services
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Served as the focal point for scheduling, registering and checking in of patients
- Responsible for insurance benefits verification and payment collections
- Filed electronic and paper medical records and billing documents in accordance with HIPPA
- Maintained a working knowledge of general procedures such as taking vitals, administering medications, and charting
- Verbally explained procedures and courses of treatment to patients.
Emergency Room Registrar
Medical City Plano
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Responsible for conducting patient interviews to obtain required information, completed requested forms and obtained patient signatures
- Responsible for insurance benefits verification and payment collections
- Filed electronic and paper medical records and billing documents in accordance with HIPPA
- Responsible for having documentation ready in emergency situations in regards to level 1, 2 and 3 traumas coming into the ER
- Rotated between multiple locations.
Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Receptionist
Rapid Med Urgent Care
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Served as the focal point for scheduling, registering and checking in of patients
- Responsible for insurance benefits verification and payment collections
- Filed electronic and paper medical records and billing documents in accordance with HIPPA
- Responsible for the transcription of radiology procedures, communicating to patients their lab results and calling in patient prescriptions to pharmacies per MD orders
- Rotated between multiple locations.
Assistant Teacher
Primrose Chase Oaks
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Utilization of many different teaching methods to ensure all children are accommodated and prepared for the current curriculum
- Responsible for writing and preparing curriculum
- Evaluated and documented monthly assessments for the children in my care
- Administered parent-teacher conferences
- Updated parents daily through 'Happy Grams' as to their children's behavior, day to day activities and accomplishments
- Planned parties and provided a safe and fun environment daily for students.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX12.2021
Skills
- Time management skills within a fast paced hospital setting
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- High physical stamina for working long or multiple consecutive shifts
- Background in health care organization policy and procedure
- Skilled in educating patients in self-care and patient advocacy
- Proficient in working with medical products and equipment
- Skilled inpatient health needs and problem evaluation
- BLS and ACLS certified
Additional Information
Volunteer:
Prestonwood Baptist Church:
- Women's Liaison for my young adult bible study
- Event planner
- social coordinator
- Connections team member for my young adult worship nights
Jonathans Place
- organize events to engage and intellectually stimulate young women in the RESET program
- foster a safe and nurturing environment
Timeline
ICU/Medical surgical
Lifecare Plano
03.2023 - Current
ICU/PCU/Med Tele
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
New Graduate Nurse in Preceptorship Program
Medical City Plano
02.2022 - 06.2022
Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Urgent Care for Kids
07.2020 - 04.2021
Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Compassionate Psychiatric Services
02.2020 - 06.2020
Emergency Room Registrar
Medical City Plano
11.2018 - 12.2019
Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Receptionist
Rapid Med Urgent Care
04.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Teacher
Primrose Chase Oaks
07.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin County Community College
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