Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Megan Lawver APRN, FNP-BC

Ponca City,OK

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in urgent care, primary care, occupational medicine and home health care excelling in patient advocacy and comprehensive care. Known for strong clinical judgment and effective communication, I have successfully managed complex cases and mentored staff, enhancing patient satisfaction and promoting a culture of safety in healthcare environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse Practitioner

Access Medical Clinic
05.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Nurse Practitioner

Ponca City Urgent Care
08.2019 - 05.2024

Duties include caring for patients of all ages with both acute and chronic illnesses. Assisted patients by ordering necessary diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatment plans. Also cares for children on Medicaid as their primary care provider.

Nurse Practitioner

Private Contractor
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.

Clinic Manager, Staff Nurse Practitioner

Core Occupational Medicine
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Alliance Health Medical Group
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.

Staff Nurse Practitioner

Ponca City Urgent Care
02.2015 - 09.2015

Duties include caring for patients of all ages with both acute and chronic illnesses. Assisted patients by ordering necessary diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatment plans. Also cares for children on Medicaid as their primary care provider.

Provider

Turn Key Health
02.2015 - 07.2015

Provided Primary Care for inmates in the county jail, acting as the sole provider. Provided weekly clinic for acutely ill patients as well as managing chronic illnesses on the patients incarcerated there.

Hospitalist

Apogee Physicians Group
08.2014 - 01.2015

Duties include assessing patients in the Emergency Department, writing admission orders, creating patient specific treatment plans, caring for patients admitted to my care in the Critical Care Unit and the Medical Surgical Unit by reviewing labs and diagnostic studies, adding or deleting treatments and medications as needed and coordinating with other medical professionals for patient care.

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Ponca City Medical Center
06.2009 - 08.2014

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit.

Duties include caring for a load of 5-6 patients including all elements of nursing such as admission, assessment, treatment, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Charge Nurse duties include all of the before mentioned duties plus supervising staff of 4-7 nurses, CNAs and unit clerks.

Nursing Supervisor

Advanced Homecare
12.2006 - 05.2009

Duties included caring for patients in a home care based environment providing basic nursing care such as admission, vital signs, assessments, medication administration, wound care, diagnosis teaching, care after surgical procedures.

Supervisory duties included hiring and firing of all RNs and LPNs, staff professional development and mentoring, overseeing all nursing activities and chart documentation.

Registered Staff Nurse

Ponca City Medical Center
05.2005 - 12.2006

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit.

Duties include caring for a load of 5-6 patients including all elements of nursing such as admission, assessment, treatment, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
2012

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
2005

Skills

  • Clinical training
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Patient/family focused
  • Familiarity with disease management programs
  • Strong communication and typing skills

Certification

DOT Medical Examiner Certificate

DEA/OBNDD

Registered Nurse-Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner-Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

BLS - Basic Life Support-American Heart Association

Accomplishments

Patient Care

  • Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.
  • Treatment of patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses, pneumonia, UTI, and various other viral and bacterial diseases
  • Treatment of occupational injuries in a refinery setting including acute injury management and long term follow up
  • Provide treatment and teaching to patients and family members in their own homes.

Family Support

  • Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.

Timeline

Staff Nurse Practitioner

Access Medical Clinic
05.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse Practitioner

Ponca City Urgent Care
08.2019 - 05.2024

Nurse Practitioner

Private Contractor
08.2019 - 05.2023

Clinic Manager, Staff Nurse Practitioner

Core Occupational Medicine
03.2017 - 01.2020

Family Nurse Practitioner

Alliance Health Medical Group
10.2015 - 02.2017

Provider

Turn Key Health
02.2015 - 07.2015

Staff Nurse Practitioner

Ponca City Urgent Care
02.2015 - 09.2015

Hospitalist

Apogee Physicians Group
08.2014 - 01.2015

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Ponca City Medical Center
06.2009 - 08.2014

Nursing Supervisor

Advanced Homecare
12.2006 - 05.2009

Registered Staff Nurse

Ponca City Medical Center
05.2005 - 12.2006

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northern Oklahoma College