MEGAN RICHARDS MSN RN
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse and over 15 years of hands-on experience in home health and one year of acute Med-Surg/ Telemetry care at Florida Medical Center. Skilled in cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and wound management with a strong commitment to evidence- based, patient- centered care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Home Health & Long-Term Care
Heart of Love and Compassion Homecare Services LLC
Encino, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide skilled nursing care in home settings, including wound care, IV therapy, and chronic disease management.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medication adherence, and safety.
- Coordinate with physicians and care teams to reduce hospital readmissions.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with California home health regulations.
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit
Florida Medical Center Hospital
Sunrise, FL
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered acute-care nursing for telemetry and medical-surgical patients.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, recognized arrhythmias, and initiated rapid response interventions.
- Administered IV medications, fluids, and drips; performed wound and post-op care.
- Conducted admission assessments, ongoing evaluations, and discharge teaching.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers to promote quality outcomes.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Heart of Love and Compassion Homecare Services LLC
Wellington, FL
02.2006 - 04.2024
- Assisted elderly and disabled clients with ADLs, hygiene, and mobility.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing supervisors.
- Ensured safety, comfort, and dignity through compassionate, individualized care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL03.2025
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Victoria Medical College
West Palm Beach, FL06.2015
Skills
- Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Nursing
- Cardiac Monitoring & Arrhythmia Recognition
- IV, IM, and PO Medication Administration
- Wound & Post-Operative Care
- Skilled Home Health & Chronic Disease Management
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner, PointClickCare)
- Patient Education & Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Infection Control & Safety Compliance
- Leadership & Delegation
- Patient evaluation
- Patient discharge
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 95391739, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Current
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS), Valid
- Fire & Life Safety Card, Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Home Health & Long-Term Care
Heart of Love and Compassion Homecare Services LLC
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit
Florida Medical Center Hospital
06.2024 - 07.2025
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Heart of Love and Compassion Homecare Services LLC
02.2006 - 04.2024
Master of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Victoria Medical College