Megan Leech
Tuscola,IL
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. I completed my education in PMHNP. I graduated in April 2024. Currently, I am a practicing PMHNP, seeing patients ages 6 and up. I am also a practicing Certified Nurse Midwife, I have been practicing as a CNM since 2020. Quickly in my career as a CNM, I recognized the need for mental health providers in all areas. My expertise is in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 5 years of experience as a healthcare provider monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Closely monitors health while maintaining focus on patient comfort and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
Promise Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting healthy coping mechanisms and emotional well-being among participants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Provided high-quality psychiatric care for diverse populations, addressing complex mental health issues.
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses.
- Developed holistic treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications as needed for each individual case.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, guidelines, and standards of practice in the PMHNP field.
- Championed continuous quality improvement initiatives within the clinical environment, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing targeted solutions accordingly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing strong rapport and trust, fostering open communication.
- Boosted clinic efficiency by implementing best practices in time management and organization skills.
- Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate and updated patient records efficiently.
- Reduced risk of relapse by providing ongoing support during follow-up visits and crisis interventions when necessary.
- Utilized effective communication techniques that catered specifically toward different age groups, ensuring clear understanding of complex topics surrounding mental health diagnoses.
- Served as a mentor to other students, sharing insights gained from personal experiences and academic coursework.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with fellow healthcare professionals across various disciplines involved in patient care coordination efforts.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients on medication management strategies for optimal compliance and treatment effectiveness.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in adjusting to new clinical settings, working effectively with diverse patient populations and healthcare teams.
- Contributed to clinical research projects aimed at advancing knowledge in the field of mental health nursing practice.
- Promoted awareness about mental health disorders within the community through educational presentations at local organizations and events.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Initiated therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Provide women's health care through the entire lifespan both in clinic and hospital setting
- Triage all gynecological and obstetric patients in the Emergency Department
- Informed patients and families of shared decision making through the labor and delivery process
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices throughout pregnancy
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for a safe labor and delivery and recovery
- Provide and equip women with postpartum care and education
- Performed triage on incoming patients for 3 practices
- Facilitate maternal transport to higher level of care when needed
- Provide education on birth control and facilitate the chosen method
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provide support and assist doctor with cesarean sections
- Accurately documented all elements of assessment and facilitate orders through nursing team
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EFM readings, accurately monitoring fetal heart tones and contraction patterns and updating team members on changes in stability.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Benefi Center for Women
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide women's health care through the entire lifespan both in clinic and hospital setting
- Triage all gynecological and obstetric patients in the Emergency Department
- Informed patients and families of shared decision making through the labor and delivery process
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices throughout pregnancy
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for a safe labor and delivery and recovery
- Provide and equip women with postpartum care and education
- Performed triage on incoming patients for 3 practices
- Facilitate maternal transport to higher level of care when needed
- Provide education on birth control and facilitate the chosen method
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provide support and assist doctor with cesarean sections
- Accurately documented all elements of assessment and facilitate orders through nursing team
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EFM readings, accurately monitoring fetal heart tones and contraction patterns and updating team members on changes in stability.
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Informed patients and families of shared decision making through the labor and delivery process
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices throughout pregnancy
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for a safe labor and delivery and recovery
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined chief complaint and status of mother and baby
- Precepted new Labor and Delivery nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EFM readings, accurately monitoring fetal heart tones and contraction patterns and updating team members on changes in stability.
Education
Master of Science: PMHNP -
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY04.2024
Master of Science: Certified Nurse Midwife -
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles09.2019
Bachelors of Nursing Science -
Lakeview Nursing University
Danville12.2015
Skills
- Registered Professional Nurse, Illinois 2016-present
- Basic Life Support, 2013-present
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2015-present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2016-present
- Family advocacy
- Postpartum and perinatal counseling
- Physical assesment
- EPIC use
- NextGen Use
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Supervision
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Medication Management
- Geriatric mental health
- Veterans mental health
- Community mental health resources
- Diagnostic assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Therapeutic communication
- Outpatient mental health services
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Substance abuse treatment
- Addiction recovery support
- Suicide risk assessment
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Individualized treatment planning
- Patient-centered care
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Monitoring
- Team Development
- Prescription Writing
- Patient Education
- Results Interpretation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medication Administration
Psychiatric evaluation
Suicide Risk Assessment
ADHD evaluation, diagnosis and management
Depression and Anxiety
Individualized Treatment Planning
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Medication monitoring
Prescription writing
Results interpretation
Multitasking Abilities
Patient-Focused Therapy
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Patient confidentiality
Relationship Building
Professional ethics
Team building
Task Prioritization
Self Motivation
Health Promotion
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Goal Setting
Quality Improvement
Professionalism
Crisis Intervention
Patient Advocacy
Time management abilities
Continuous Improvement
Adaptability
Written Communication
Risk Management
Patient Assessment
Professional Demeanor
Emotional Intelligence
Problem-solving aptitude
Cultural Competency
Case Management
Clinical Research
Behavioral analysis
Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
Graduated with honors for PMC-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graduated with honors for MSN-Midwifery
Graduated with honors for BSN
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Association
- American College of Nurse-Midwives
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PMHNP
Promise Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Benefi Center for Women
01.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2015 - 11.2018
Master of Science: PMHNP -
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science: Certified Nurse Midwife -
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelors of Nursing Science -
Lakeview Nursing University
BLS
ACLS
NRP
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