Megan Skeen
Rutledge
Summary
Experienced BSN, RN with a strong background in nursing leadership, patient care coordination, and home health, ready to leverage skills in identifying patient care needs and improving departmental processes to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to support nursing teams and coordinate care effectively. Seeking to contribute expertise and compassionate care in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center
Jefferson City, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored employee performance metrics such as attendance, competency evaluations, and customer satisfaction scores.
- Reviewed staffing requirements and adjusted schedules accordingly based on census data.
- Engaged with families of patients receiving end-of-life care to provide emotional support during difficult times.
- Organized educational seminars for nurses on topics such as infection control or medication administration.
- Conducted audits of patient records to ensure accuracy in documentation.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner using effective communication skills.
- Provided support and guidance to nurses on shift to ensure proper implementation of protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines pertaining to nursing practice.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding treatment plans for patients requiring specialized care.
- Identified areas needing improvement within the department through data analysis and feedback from staff.
BSN, RN, LTSS Care Coordinator
Amerigroup
US
01.2021 - 08.2024
- I identified resources needed for CHOICES members to be successful in the community. Examples of these resources include assistive and enabling technology, caregiving services, and if members were deemed unsafe in the community, I assisted with transitioning them to long-term care settings.
- Created individual PCSP to ensure patients received care to meet their personal care needs.
- Performed audits and follow-ups to help prevent unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations
LPN
Suncrest Home Health
US
11.2013 - 01.2021
- I worked as a clinical field nurse providing patient care and education for approximately four years. After that time, I took a position in the office as the authorizations coordinator. Once authorizations became centralized, I was promoted to the position of Patient Care Manager Assistant. I completed scheduling for all field staff. I helped to coordinate case conference meetings with office and field staff. I received telephonic orders from physician offices and entered orders in patient's EMR.
Education
Practical Nurse -
Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
04-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2022
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Experience working remotely
- Identify patient care needs
- Home health
- Care coordinator
- Self-Directed
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
Certification
- RN
- BSN
CREDENTIALS
BSN, RN
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
LinkedIn URL
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
BSN, RN, LTSS Care Coordinator
Amerigroup
01.2021 - 08.2024
LPN
Suncrest Home Health
11.2013 - 01.2021
Practical Nurse -
Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University