Megan Pont, RN, BSN
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Strategic Nurse Leader with over 10 years of clinical and operational experience in acute care, emergency medicine, and surgical services. As Director of Nursing, provided clinical leadership, personnel management, and fiscal oversight while ensuring regulatory compliance and performance improvement. Expertise in clinical standards, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality initiatives aligned with regulatory criteria, driving patient-centered teams toward high reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weight Loss Counselor
Carolina Weight Loss Clinic
Raleigh, NC
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with providers to track outcomes, ensure medication adherence, and implement lifestyle interventions.
- Supported care-at-home and remote monitoring models to improve patient engagement.
- Monitored patients longitudinally to enhance chronic condition management.
School Nurse
Saint Raphael Catholic School
Raleigh, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Managed chronic health conditions and coordinated care with families and external providers to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Promoted preventative care and community-based health initiatives to enhance student wellness and foster healthy habits.
- Implemented emergency preparedness protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards to protect student health and safety.
Accreditation Coordinator & Surgical RN
Blue Water Plastic Surgery Partners
Raleigh, NC
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Led regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring facility readiness for state and accreditation inspections.
- Strengthened clinical documentation and practice standards, aligning practices with regulatory and professional guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care across Pre-Op, Circulating OR, and PACU settings.
- Educated staff on updated safety protocols, enhancing adherence to clinical standards.
Director of Nursing
Vista Surgery Center
San Francisco, CA
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Maintained 24-hour accountability for clinical leadership and operational oversight of surgical services, including personnel management, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and patient care delivery.
- Directed multidisciplinary teams including Registered Nurses (RNs), surgical technologists, anesthesia providers, and administrative staff.
- Managed departmental budget, staffing models, labor costs, and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal patient ratios.
- Led development and implementation of clinical practice standards, policies, and evidence-based protocols aligned with Joint Commission and state regulatory requirements.
- Championed continuous quality improvement initiatives, utilizing data analysis and root cause analysis to enhance performance metrics.
- Led accreditation and survey readiness efforts, ensuring sustained regulatory compliance and successful inspections.
- Implemented workflow redesign initiatives to enhance patient throughput and operational efficiency while ensuring safety outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and executive leadership to analyze clinical outcomes and implement practice improvements.
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and professional development planning.
Clinical Nurse II - Emergency & Orthopedic Services
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Palo Alto, CA
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Assessed, triaged, and stabilized complex patient populations in a fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Provided acute care for high-acuity medical and orthopedic patients, enhancing patient safety and recovery in a tertiary academic medical center.
- Precepted new nurses and championed patient safety, fostering staff competency and professional development.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to improve care coordination, discharge planning, and patient outcomes.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, driving enhancements in patient care protocols and outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Communications
University of California
Santa BarbaraPost-BA - UHC-AACN Nurse Residency Program
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Palo Alto, CASkills
- 24-Hour Operational & Clinical Accountability
- Nursing Leadership & Workforce Management
- Personnel Management & Staff Development
- Budget & Labor Cost Oversight
- Clinical Standards Development
- Quality Improvement & Performance Metrics
- Joint Commission & Regulatory Compliance
- Accreditation & Survey Readiness
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Change Management & Workflow Optimization
Certification
• California Registered Nurse License, Active
• North Carolina Registered Nurse License, Active
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
• North Carolina Registered Nurse License, Active
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Relocating To
Napa, CA
Timeline
Weight Loss Counselor
Carolina Weight Loss Clinic
12.2025 - Current
School Nurse
Saint Raphael Catholic School
09.2025 - Current
Accreditation Coordinator & Surgical RN
Blue Water Plastic Surgery Partners
09.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Nursing
Vista Surgery Center
04.2016 - 09.2020
Clinical Nurse II - Emergency & Orthopedic Services
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
09.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of California
Post-BA - UHC-AACN Nurse Residency Program
Stanford Hospital & Clinics