Megan Medrud
Dunseith,ND
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
Private Nanny
Patty & Kris Barbot
08.2018 - Current
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
CMA II/CNA
Good Samaritan Society
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Cashier
Dairy Queen
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing fast and accurate order processing at drive-thru window.
- Managed cash transactions for high-volume drive-thru, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with diverse clientele daily.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly and courteously.
- Improved team productivity by assisting with food preparation during peak hours when needed.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure smooth workflows and exceptional customer experiences during all shifts worked.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding cash handling, food safety procedures, and workplace conduct expectations consistently throughout employment tenure.
CNA/CMA II
Good Samaritan Society
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Waitress/Bartender
A-Frame Bar And Grill
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
- Collaborated closely with bartenders to fulfill beverage orders accurately while managing patron expectations efficiently.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
House Keeping/Waitress
320 Guest Ranch
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Washed, dried, and folded numerous loads of laundry throughout day.
- Cleaned and organized cabins to guest satisfaction.
CNA/CMA II
Rolette Community Care Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Waitress/Cashier
Dale's Truck Stop
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
- Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Promoted specials or upsold items effectively, increasing average check size and boosting overall sales revenue.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Assisted management in training new waitstaff, sharing expertise on best practices for exceptional service delivery.
CNA
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, NDAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dakota College At Bottineau
Bottineau, ND07.2024
Associate of Arts - General Education
Dakota College At Bottineau
Bottineau, ND05.2024
Associate of Science - General Education
Dakota College At Bottineau
Bottineau, ND05.2024
High School Diploma -
Dunseith Public High School
Dunseith, ND05.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Communication
- Organization
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
Certification
Certified Medical Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR Certified
Timeline
LPN
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
09.2024 - Current
CMA II/CNA
Good Samaritan Society
03.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier
Dairy Queen
12.2023 - 05.2024
Waitress/Bartender
A-Frame Bar And Grill
08.2021 - 03.2022
House Keeping/Waitress
320 Guest Ranch
08.2021 - 09.2021
CNA/CMA II
Good Samaritan Society
08.2020 - 11.2023
CNA/CMA II
Rolette Community Care Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
CNA
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
05.2019 - 07.2019
Private Nanny
Patty & Kris Barbot
08.2018 - Current
Waitress/Cashier
Dale's Truck Stop
05.2017 - 12.2019
No Degree - General Education
Turtle Mountain Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dakota College At Bottineau
Associate of Arts - General Education
Dakota College At Bottineau
Associate of Science - General Education
Dakota College At Bottineau
High School Diploma -
Dunseith Public High School
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