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Megan Owsley
Registered Nurse
Monte Vista,CO
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Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
01.2023 - Current
- Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Implementing policies and procedures, applying new policies and procedures, hiring, development of nursing staff, communicating with residents, families and physicians, budget planning and auditing of procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE COORDINATOR
FRIDAY HEALTH PLANS
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated 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. Enhanced member care coordination following inpatient hospital or nursing home stays.
INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw infection control and prevention initiatives for long-term care facility. Managed COVID testing and ensured compliance with state reporting of communicable diseases. Supervised monitoring of infections within facility and maintained accurate tracking systems. Directed nursing staff in medication administration, wound care, and specialized treatments for progressive and chronic conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE
SAN LUIS VALLEY HEALTH
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided quality care to critically ill patients through daily monitoring and evaluation of medical conditions. Assisted with medication administration and titration, monitored vital signs, and maintained accurate documentation. Supported labor and delivery processes by monitoring patients pre/post labor, offering emotional support, administering medications, caring for newborns immediately after birth, and assisting families.
REGISTERED NURSE
PPR TRAVEL AGENCY
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted in patient care across multiple states in diverse healthcare environments. Supported critical care teams at Oklahoma OU Medical Center in stepdown units. Aided medical oncology staff at North Dakota St. Alexius Medical Center. Contributed to neuro trauma care at Wisconsin Marshfield Medical Center.
REGISTERED NURSE
SAINT MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw quality care delivery for critically ill patients in telemetry and step-down units. Conducted daily assessments and evaluations of medical conditions. Managed medication administration and monitored vital signs post-cardiac catheterization, ensuring accurate documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adams State University
05-2016
Skills
- Clear communication
- Leadership and guidance
- Nurse professional development
- Process enhancement
- Policy compliance enforcement
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Regulatory compliance in healthcare
- Clinical operations management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Patient knowledge enhancement
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Staff evaluation processes
Certification
BLS
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
01.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE COORDINATOR
FRIDAY HEALTH PLANS
05.2022 - 01.2023
INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
09.2021 - 05.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
SAN LUIS VALLEY HEALTH
09.2019 - 09.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
PPR TRAVEL AGENCY
06.2018 - 09.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
SAINT MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adams State University