Megan Keppel
Florissant,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within the mental health setting. Recognized for demonstrating high-quality patient care, strong communication skills, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs, and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Bridgeton, Missouri
06.2023 - Current
- Provides direct patient care to children and adolescents on an acute psychiatric unit.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members such as Psychiatrists, Recreational Therapists, and Social Workers.
- Conducts mental health assessments and documents patient behaviors.
- Educates families on patients' mental health status and provides information regarding medications ordered by providers.
- Uses de-escalation techniques during psychiatric emergencies.
- Participates in treatment team meetings to review patient progress and determine individualized goals.
- Administers oral and intramuscular medications according to physician orders.
- Leads therapeutic nursing groups that educate patients on healthy coping skills.
- Trains new team members and fills in as Charge Nurse.
- Obtains blood specimens and urine cultures when ordered by physicians.
- Reports suspected child abuse to Missouri Children's Division.
Patient Care Technician
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Brighton, Missouri
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care.
- Obtained and documented vital signs in EPIC.
- Led groups to children and adolescents regarding coping skills.
- Completed every 15 minute patient rounds.
- Worked as a 1:1 patient sitter for patients needing to be observed more closely.
- Encouraged and aided patients in performing ADLs.
- Redirected negative patient behaviors and maintained a therapeutic environment.
Cashier
Cabela's
Hazelwood, Missouri
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Processed customer transactions.
- Handled cash, credit, checks, and gift card transactions.
- Restocked merchandise as needed throughout the shift.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions about products.
- Educated customers on loyalty programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2023
High School Diploma -
Marquette High School
Alton, IL05-2019
Skills
- Mental health assessments
- Medication administration
- EPIC charting
- De-escalation techniques
- Patient and family education
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Admission assessments and discharge coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
07.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
Cabela's
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
High School Diploma -
Marquette High School