Megan Owsley
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
Monte Vista,CO
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with solid history in nursing leadership and program development. Expertise in managing nursing staff, enhancing patient care protocols, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and fostering team collaboration.
Work History
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
3 Years 9 Months- Directed overall operation of nursing department to ensure patient safety and maintain highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Implementing policies and procedures, applying new policies implemented and applied policies and procedures, hired and developed nursing staff, and coordinated communication with residents, families, and physicians while managing budget planning and auditing of procedures.
- Directed nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent delivery of resident-centered care.
- Supervised licensed nurses and support staff, reinforcing care standards and accountability across shifts.
- Coordinated care planning with interdisciplinary teams to align treatment goals and resident needs.
REGISTERED NURSE COORDINATOR
8 Months- Coordinated timely outpatient authorizations for surgical procedures, imaging, diagnostics, infusion therapy, chemotherapy, radiation, behavioral health, substance abuse, home health, durable medical equipment, and nursing home placements. Improved member care coordination after inpatient hospital or nursing home stays, promoting continuity of care and better health outcomes. Patient hospital or nursing home stays.
- Coordinated prior authorization reviews for medical necessity and service appropriateness
- Monitored care management cases, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate documentation
INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION
8 Months- Oversaw infection control and prevention initiatives for long-term care facility. Managed COVID testing and ensured compliance with state reporting of communicable diseases. Supervised infection monitoring within facility and maintained accurate tracking systems to directed nursing staff in medication administration, wound care, and specialized treatments for progressive and chronic conditions to improve patient outcomes and treatments for progressive and chronic conditions.
- Reduced patient safety incidents by providing comprehensive training on best practices in infection control and prevention.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Consistently followed best practices for infection control and prevention, maintaining a safe and clean clinical environment.
REGISTERED NURSE
2 Years- Delivered quality care to critically ill patients by monitoring and evaluating medical conditions daily, ensuring facilitated medication administration and titration, monitored vital signs, and documented patient data accurately to support treatment decisions. accurate documentation. Monitored patients before and after labor, offered emotional support, and administered medications during labor and delivery.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans based on clinical findings.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
REGISTERED NURSE
3 Years 3 Months- Facilitated patient care across multiple states in diverse healthcare environments.
- Assessed patient conditions, documented findings, and updated individualized care plans
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and reported adverse changes promptly
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and support staff
REGISTERED NURSE
1 Year 6 Months- Oversaw quality care delivery for critically ill patients in telemetry step-down units, conducted daily assessments and evaluations of medical conditions, managed medication administration and monitored vital signs post-cardiac catheterization, ensuring compliance with care protocols and accurate patient records and Ensured accurate documentation.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, documenting findings in electronic medical records with accuracy and consistency.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses and reporting condition changes promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to develop individualized care plans and coordinate safe patient transitions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Nursing workforce planning
Healthcare compliance
Clinical management
Policy compliance enforcement
Quality assurance
Risk management
Process enhancement
Nursing staff training
Staff evaluation
Team collaboration
Clear communication
Leadership and guidance
Patient knowledge enhancement
Certification
BLS
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
01.2023 - 10.2026Read More
REGISTERED NURSE COORDINATOR
FRIDAY HEALTH PLANS
05.2022 - 01.2023Read More
INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
09.2021 - 05.2022Read More
REGISTERED NURSE
SAN LUIS VALLEY HEALTH
09.2019 - 09.2021Read More
REGISTERED NURSE
PPR TRAVEL AGENCY
06.2018 - 09.2021Read More
REGISTERED NURSE
SAINT MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 06.2018Read More
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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