MEGAN NICHOLS

• Administered medications to patients, ensuring adherence to home health care protocols and enhancing patient recovery.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams promptly.
• Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
• Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety at home.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams promptly.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices to empower informed decision-making.
• Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care guidelines.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition to identify care needs.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
• Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Managed referrals for specialty services, ensuring timely access to expert care.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes, contributing to overall service excellence.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.

I provided nursing care for pediatric patients, including a single TBI/CP patient who required GT tube feeds and medication administration. Documentation and total care performed along with airway management, and working with the family to provide coordinated care with school, PT/OT, and speech

• Coordinated communication between families and healthcare teams to enhance patient care.
• Educated patients and families on health management practices.
• Implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions for patient recovery and stabilization.
• Provided nursing care to patients in private homes according to established standards and practices.
• Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
• Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
• Administered medications, treatments, and therapies prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Monitored patient safety during the delivery of nursing care services to uphold quality standards.

• Performed triage, optimizing team productivity and ensuring timely patient care.
• Pediatric phone triage for multi-practice – utilizing EMR, HIPAA, medication refill, scheduling in-person appointments, and reviewing plan of care
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
• Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
• Facilitated referrals for specialty services.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying strategies to enhance patient care outcomes.

• Provide nursing care for adult population patients during a medical spa procedure. Oral/ IM/IV medication administration, monitoring during intraoperative procedure for fat reduction or transfer. Education related to care of affected site, monitoring wound care, and phone triage as needed, stocking supplies and patient documentation
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a healthcare setting.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.

• Conducted phone triage, reviewed lab results, and ordered medications while communicating with cardiology offices nationwide.

• Collaborated with wound care team as floor nurse on trach/vent and pediatric units to deliver patient-centered care.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician’s orders and care plans.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.