Megan Kister
Charleston,United States
Summary
Resourceful future PMHNP committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Skilled in performing psychiatric assessments, medication management, and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 12 years of experience as an RN with a focus on adult and pediatric trauma/medsurg, end-of-life care, and psychiatric mental health. I recently completed the master’s degree program at West Virginia Wesleyan University and will have completed the PMHNP certification program through Shenandoah University by December 13, 2024.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
River Park Hospital
- As a registered nurse at River Park Hospital, I worked as a nurse in the admissions and referral department
- I assessed the needs of walk-in patients/referrals and inbound callers to ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address their needs
Registered Nurse
Hubbard Hospice
- As a registered nurse at Hubbard, I worked as a liaison for the company to the outlying hospitals in the state
- My job was to travel to the hospitals to assess referred patients and determine if they were appropriate for Hospice care
- My job also required educating the patients and their families regarding end-of-life care and what our company had to offer
Registered Nurse
CAMC Plastic Surgery Department
- As a registered nurse in the plastic surgery department, my responsibilities included admitting patients, obtaining patient history, obtaining vital signs, and assessing wounds or surgery sites
- I also assisted the doctor during the procedures (biopsies, injections, dressing application or cast application, carpal tunnel surgery, breast reconstruction for cancer patients)
- Monitored the patient’s vital signs and notified the physician of any changes in the patient during sedation
- During post-op, I monitored the patient’s vital signs and overall status
- I was also responsible for educating the patient and family about post-op care
Registered Nurse
WVDHHR- Bureau for Public Health
- As a registered nurse with the Bureau of Public Health, I was involved in developing and implementing a pilot project in local health departments in West Virginia to help diagnose pre-diabetes and pre-hypertension in patients
- My job was introducing and educating different health departments on the pilot project, following them through the process, and reporting results to the CDC
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph East Endoscopy
- As a registered nurse in the endoscopy unit, my responsibilities included admitting patients and obtaining patient history, vital signs, and IV access
- I also assisted the doctor during the procedures (colonoscopy, EGDs, ERCPs)
- Monitored the patient’s vital signs and notified the physician of any changes in the patient during sedation
- I monitored the patient’s vital signs and overall status during the post-op
- I was also responsible for educating the patient and family about post-op care
Registered Nurse
Hospice of the Bluegrass
- As a registered nurse at Hospice, I provided end-of-life care
- This job required me to be able to go into the patient’s home and have good assessment skills, obtain vital signs, and address any issues such as pain, nausea, wound care, medication compliance, and spiritual distress
- As a Hospice nurse we provided support for our patients and their families
- We also educated the patient and family about how to provide care at home, such as administering medications, wound care, skincare, and end-of-life care
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center- Trauma/Pediatrics
- As a registered nurse on the trauma floor, my responsibilities included admitting patients, taking vital signs, obtaining patient history, assessing patients, obtaining IV access, obtaining and carrying out doctor's orders, and creating and implementing patient care plans
- While there, I was a charge nurse for two years on the night shift
- My responsibilities among the above listed included delegating nursing assignments, overseeing admissions and discharges, supervising RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, making rounds on all patients, responding to emergencies, monitoring staffing during my shift, and ensuring the day shift had adequate staffing for the morning
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center- Oncology
- Obtain vital signs and carry out any order delegated to me by the nurse
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
West Virginia Wesleyan University/Shenandoah University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2021
Regents Degree - Emphasis in Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV06.2019
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
West Virginia Community and Technical Institute
Dunbar, WV06.2010
Skills
- Conducting mental health evaluations
- Coordinating patient care
- Fostering therapeutic environment
- Managing psychiatric medications
- Monitoring medication efficacy
- Monitoring medication side effects
- Developing and implementing treatment plans
- Handling psychiatric emergencies
- Educating patients about mental health
- Advocating for patient rights
Certification
Healthcare Provider Certification, 2023-2025
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Regents Degree - Emphasis in Psychology
Marshall University
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
West Virginia Community and Technical Institute
Registered Nurse
River Park Hospital
Registered Nurse
Hubbard Hospice
Registered Nurse
CAMC Plastic Surgery Department
Registered Nurse
WVDHHR- Bureau for Public Health
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph East Endoscopy
Registered Nurse
Hospice of the Bluegrass
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center- Trauma/Pediatrics
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center- Oncology
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
West Virginia Wesleyan University/Shenandoah University
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