Megan Nunnelly
Arvada,CO
Summary
Experienced Medical Surgical Director with 10+ years in acute care setting. Proven track record of collaborating and improving quality of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Medical Surgical Nursing
Intermountain Healthcare
Wheat Ridge, CO
05.2022 - Current
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as HAPIs or falls within the facility.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
Clinical Nurse Manager - 3 West
Intermountain Healthcare
Wheat Ridge, CO
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced caregiver support and communication by implementing mid-shift huddles, post event debriefs and regular check-in's with associates
- Effectively managed a unit that was identified to support our pandemic response
- Associate Satisfaction Engagement scores rated at a high Tier II in a year of unprecedented challenges faced by our frontline associates
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems to help stabilize a unit that was staffed by float associates
- Strategically addressed nursing gap by quickly recruiting and hiring LPNs into the acute care setting
- Proactively sought alternative strategies for recruitment including partnering with local organizations to enhance community partnerships
- Worked with a cross functional team and our SCL system partners to safely integrate LPNs into our workforce
- Worked to bridge the gap from Medical Surgical level of care to Step Down level of care on 3 West
- Identified, responded to and investigated potential and actual risk management issues
Clinical Nurse Manager - Internal Medicine and Onc
SCL Health
Wheat Ridge, CO
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Screened, interviewed, hired, and trained new nurses, establishing performance development processes to maintain the competency of all department staff
- Led nursing staff as they effectively delivered patient care and nursing services to maintain quality clinical standards and performance measures
- Maintained Associate Satisfaction Engagement scores rated at a Tier I year over year
- Designed and implemented processes, procedures, and standards to improve clinical practices, services, and operations
- Worked closely with leadership throughout nursing department and other hospital departments to ensure that the highest expectations of all regulatory and professional standards were met
- Identified, responded to and investigated potential and actual risk management issues
Shift Specialty Coordinator
SCL Health
Wheat Ridge, CO
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a 38 bed Med/Surg and Oncology Unit
- Mentor and preceptor for newly hired associates
- Conducted daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams to review patient progress and plan for discharge needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based practice for patients.
Registered Nurse
SCL Health System
Wheat Ridge, CO
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
Mapleton Care Center
Lakewood, CO
06.2011 - 06.2013
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Purdue Global
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO08-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX06-2011
Skills
- Contract Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Budget Control
- Project Coordination
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse - ONCC
Issued Jan 2021 – Expires Dec 2024
Credential ID 591175
Timeline
Director of Medical Surgical Nursing
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager - 3 West
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager - Internal Medicine and Onc
SCL Health
01.2018 - 05.2020
Shift Specialty Coordinator
SCL Health
04.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
SCL Health System
02.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Mapleton Care Center
06.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Purdue Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blinn College