Megan Loyd
Rosharon,TX
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. I am highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. With years of clinical experience in diverse settings, I am offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing high-quality care. I am Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care. Last but not least, I have a strong worth ethic and can adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Innova Pain Center
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive pain management services to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Provide consulting service for inpatient pain management
- Performed physical assessments to determine the source of pain, and develop a plan of care with appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories, vital signs, treatments provided, test results, medication dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were dealing with chronic or debilitating pain issues.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient's condition and response to treatments.
- Prescribed medications and other interventions for pain management.
- Educated patients on self-management techniques for long term relief of chronic pain.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Reviewed X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other imaging studies to diagnose conditions or diseases.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Relief Medical Center
Houston , TX
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Evaluate and treat pain patients to support health and wellness approach.
- Manage patients with chronic pain.
- Provide medical care to patients with the goal of optimizing drug therapy and improving therapeutic outcomes for patients who are experiencing chronic pain.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Instruct and counsele patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Perform physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide quality patient care that is specifically tailored to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental and other identified needs
- Obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination and psychosocial assessment
- Review and interpret physical exam findings, laboratory and/or radiographic test results and formulate a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician
- Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures
- Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration or intrathecal chemotherapy.
- Document all pertinent information within the patient's medical record per institutional policy
- Perform admission and discharge responsibilities
- Manage systems, toxicities and complications related to the patient's disease and/or treatment in collaboration with attending physician
- Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated
- Communicate verbally and in writing with Physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers
- Facilitate communication between patient/family, primary and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Provide education to patients and their families
- Participate in the conduct of clinical research
- Monitor for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and document according to protocol requirements
Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Preceptor to graduate nurses and nursing students
- Provide direct care and perform patient assessments to Oncology and Medical-surgical patients
- Record patients medical histories
- Assess patient condition, review and analyze medical history and lab values
- Monitor telemetry patients
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare professional
- Assist physicians and healthcare workers with patient procedures
- Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
- Manage and monitor treatment effects
- Administer medications, chemotherapy, blood transfusions
- Following and evaluating patients status
- Educate patient and family
- Promote optimal health
- Member of patient experience and magnet committee.
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, La
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide direct care to Oncology, Medical-Surgical, and Inpatient hospice patients
- Perform patient assessments and record medical histories
- Closely monitor and record vitals, airways, and pain levels
- Provides education and emotional support to patient and their families
- Educate patients and families about health conditions and end of life care
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Administer medications, chemotherapy, and blood transfusions.
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, Texas
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Provide direct care to Oncology, Medical-Surgical, and Inpatient hospice patients
- Perform patient assessments and record medical histories
- Closely monitor and record vitals, airways, and pain levels
- Provides education and emotional support to patient and their families
- Educate patients and families about health conditions and end of life care
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Administer medications, chemotherapy, and blood transfusions.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family
The University of Texas At Arlington
12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University College of Nursing
05.2012
Skills
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Care Planning
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Problem Solving
- Test Result Interpretation
Affiliations
- Recipient of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of University of Texas at Arlington
- Recipient of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- Recipient of Louisiana TOPS (Tuition Opportunity Program for Students)
- Mary Jean Turvey Richard Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Certification
- AANP Certified Nurse Practitioner, 2020
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License, 2021
- Registered Nurse, 2012
- CPR/Basic Life Support/ Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Chemotherapy Certified
References
- Sylvia Fountaine, FNP (337) 274-8532 Houston, Texas, 77007
- Dr. Sherian Doyle (832) 233-0026 Humble, Texas (832) 233-0026
- Ra'Shonee Lavergne, FNP (337) 247-2451 Iowa, Louisiana 70647
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Innova Pain Center
05.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Relief Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
05.2016 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2014
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University College of Nursing
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