Megan Kradas
Arlington,MA
Summary
Collaborative Mental Health Specialist & Registered Nurse with advanced communication and team leadership skills. Proficient in delivering patient-centric care for individuals with diverse mental health, behavioral, and medical conditions. Skilled at conveying complex information clearly and accurately to a variety of audiences. Experienced in applying nursing knowledge in real-world settings and adapting quickly to new challenges in patient care.
A proactive self-starter, adept at collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams both within and outside healthcare systems. Strong academic and research capabilities, with a focus on practical, patient-centered care. Dedicated to providing responsive, high-quality care across diverse patient populations. Detail-oriented with a proven track record of maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation. Technologically proficient in web-based applications, electronic data management, and analysis platforms, including SPSS, eMAR, and EHR systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
MGH Institute of Health Professions
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Mental Health Specialist
McLean Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Provide high quality, personalized patient care to patients with a broad range of severe psychiatric diagnoses in an inpatient acute psychiatric care facility
- Collaborate with patients, nurses, psychiatrists, case managers, and other treatment providers to address patient needs and ensure open and accurate communication
- Utilize best practices to ensure patient care is delivered in a meaningful way with a central focus on respect for the patient and patient autonomy
- Provide rapid and controlled response to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crisis using individually tailored de-escalation and crisis management practices
- Perform regular rounds to check patient status, gather relevant medical information, monitor patient behavior, and ensure rapid response to patients experiencing distress
- Ensure documentation and records are maintained in a complete and timely manner
- Proactively identify and engage with patients to respond to early signs of distress and work with patients to redirect themselves towards healthy and productive behavior management tools
- Activate emergency procedures and protocols as needed to ensure patient, staff, and community safety
Mental Health Worker
Trinity Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided high quality, patient focused, direct care services to patients with a broad range of diagnoses in an acute psychiatric facility
- Utilized a wide range of treatment modalities to successfully address patient needs
- Managed data and documentation through electronic medical records system (eMAR)
- Obtained, monitored and recorded patient vital signs and other key medical data
- Maintained open and clear communication pathways with physicians, nurses, and other members of the patient care team, resulting in high quality patient care and prompt response to concerns and patient needs
- Facilitated psychosocial groups for wide cross sections of patient population
Residential Supervisor
Community Health Resources
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw all aspects of patient care to and case management for young adults in a residential acute care facility
- Utilized dynamic and innovative engagement practices to successfully collaborate with diverse patient populations
- Developed and monitored implementation of multidisciplinary treatment plans for residents
- Successfully oversaw and mentored a team of 10 residential counselors
- Managed scheduling, staff oversight, and crisis intervention efforts
- Effectively collaborated across care teams to ensure patients received individualized and comprehensive targeted care
- Responsible for all aspects of medication management and accountability resulting in timely, consistent, and accountable medication practices and dose management
Community Support Specialist
Community Health Resources
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Mentored and assisted clients to identify and secure community supports to allow them to successfully transition into step-down and community-based housing
- Managed daily medication inventory, ensuring that dosing was occurring in accordance with the applicable prescriptions
- Assisted clients with logistics, transportation, and related services to enable them to participate in and engage with the local community
- Enhanced clients’ life skills through therapeutic mentorship, guidance, modeling, and direct engagement
- Developed, facilitated, and led group psycho-education activities for diverse groups of clients with varied diagnoses and cognitive abilities
- Ensured daily documentation was accurate, detailed, and provided in real time to ensure accurate and up to date patient files
Research Assistant
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted in person, individual interviews to gather data for in-depth study of responses and results of a variety of interrogation practices
- Transcribed and coded data gathered during interviews, resulting in a comprehensive and accurate database
- Designed and conducted experiments to further research in interrogation
- Trained and delegated tasks to team members as appropriate, while maintaining sufficient oversight to ensure consistency in performance of tasks and a high level of data integrity
- Performed in-depth statistical analysis of collected data and developed comprehensive reports documenting results and findings
Intern
Yale Child Study Center Trauma Clinic
01.2011
- Established positive and culturally aware practices for initial contact with clients and families referred to the program, allowing for healthy and respectful dialog of complex and challenging situations
- Scheduled and administered intake surveys with both clients and parents in a caring and compassionate manner to foster an environment of openness and support
- Ensured identified concerns and problematic areas were communicated concisely and expeditiously to clinicians
- Entered police report demographics into research database to allow for longitudinal study review
- Administered satisfaction surveys and follow up surveys to families engaged in sessions to allow for review and enhancement of efficacy of current process
- Responded to domestic violence disputes with the New Haven Police Department to provide on-site, front line support and treatment opportunities to families
Volunteer EMT-B
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association
01.2008
- Provided emergency medical treatment to patients
- Collected and reported critical medical information to triage nurses in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
- Administered medication where indicated and in accordance with all protocols and best practices
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston05-2026
B.S. - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT01.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Licensed RN
- Mental health care
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- BLS, 11/01/25
- First Aid, 11/01/25
- MA Registered Nurse 09/19/2026
Timeline
Nursing Student
MGH Institute of Health Professions
09.2023 - 08.2024
Mental Health Specialist
McLean Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Trinity Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Residential Supervisor
Community Health Resources
01.2021 - 01.2022
Community Support Specialist
Community Health Resources
01.2020 - 01.2021
Intern
Yale Child Study Center Trauma Clinic
01.2011
Research Assistant
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Volunteer EMT-B
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association
01.2008
- BLS, 11/01/25
- First Aid, 11/01/25
- MA Registered Nurse 09/19/2026
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
B.S. - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
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