Megan Smalley

• Adept at assigned clinical procedures.
• Perform “Start of Day” and “End of Day” procedures as outlined in printed documentation available at each office location. Such documentation may be amended from time to time based upon the needs of the Practice.
• Maintain records of narcotic and other medications and ensure that all medications are maintained in a locked medication cabinet but are ready and available for procedures as required.
• Prepare the patient for surgery, including: application of heart monitor, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, nasal cannula and sterile drape.
• Function as an anesthesia assistant during surgery, including maintaining patient’s airway, observing for apnea, monitoring vital signs and oxygen saturation levels and notifying doctor immediately of abnormal findings.
• Perform and document post-operative care for surgical patients, including monitoring airway, vital signs and Aldrete scale; reviewing discharge instructions with patient and escort and answering any questions; contacting patients/family members within 24 hours of surgery to determine patient’s post-operative condition and answering any additional questions or concerns.
• Track biopsy specimens and results to ensure that specimens are picked up and results received in a timely fashion and that established policy is followed regarding dissemination of biopsy information.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of implant parts and pieces and ensure that the parts and pieces are in the correct office location to ensure quality patient care.
• Take quality x-rays (panoramic and cephalometric), including post-op x-rays, if ordered.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of medications and supplies.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all patient information.
• As needed, assist Front Desk Coordinator and/or Financial Coordinator with seating patients, taking medical history, etc.
• Administer CPR and first aid under the direction of a licensed professional.
• Adhere to all required OSHA and health regulations
• Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring post-surgical progress.
• Contributed to successful surgeries by accurately assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, medications, and potential complications.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

• Provide patient education on nebulizers, inhalers, diabetic testing supplies, nutrition, diabetes management, and medication administration.

• Assist provider with I&D’s, skin tag removal, joint injections, removing fluid off joints, suture wounds, suture/staple removal, removing ingrown toenails, Botox injections, wound treatment, dressing change’s,

and any other tasks assigned by physician.

• Obtained vital signs, triaged patient based on current condition, reviewed current medications, allergies, obtained family, medical and surgical history, prepped patient for providers exam, and assisted provider when needed, and any other activities needed by provider.

• Make sure exam rooms are stocked, cleaned

and ready for patients.

• Performed a variety of lab related activities, including but not limited too: pulling surgical drains, phlebotomy, administering IM and subcutaneous injections on adults as well as infants, administering Regeneroninfusion for COVID positive patients, performed EKG’s, rapid flu and strep, swabbed pt’s for COVID-19, RSV ,performed finger stick glucose, proficient using in-house CBC, cholesterol, urinalysis, and A1C equipment.

• Obtained my limited X-Ray license and was able to preform chest X-Ray’s as well as extremities.

• Call patients and confirmappointment times/dates, reschedule/cancel appointments as needed, make sure provider’s schedule is spaced outaccordingly to adhere to guidelines. Answer phone’s and sending messages to appropriatenurse/provider pool, check

patients in and out for their appointment.

• Knowledge on proper PPE as well as properly donning and doffing order.

• Keeping up with assigned Health Stream activities, BLS certification, VFC Certification and requirements, and quarterly proficiencies per OSHA regulations.

•Updated/created patients charts in Epic to ensure information was accurate and up to date.

• Trained as an Epic SuperUser.

• Completed prior authorization’s for various scans, speciality appointments, and medications, as well as

scheduled scans and special ty appointments per patients preference.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and industry trends.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
• Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.

• Assist provider with PAP’s, wound treatment, dressing change’s, and any other tasks assigned by physician.

• Obtained vital signs, triaged patient based on current condition, reviewed current medications, obtained family, medical and surgical history, prepped patient for exam, and assisted provider when needed, and any other activities needed by nurse manager/provider.

• Performed a variety of lab related activities: gave

injections, performed EKG’s, rapid flu and strep tests, swabbed pt’s for COVID-19, checked patients PTINR, finger stick glucose.

• Call patients and confirm appointment times/dates, reschedule/cancel appointments as needed, make sure

provider’s schedule is spaced out accordingly to adhere to guidelines.

• Knowledge on proper PPE as well as properly donning and doffing order.

• Updated patients charts in Epic to ensure information was accurate and up to date.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical issues and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and industry trends.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
• Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
• Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team goals.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Monitor patient vital signs while in the recovery room.

• Admit patients for

endoscopy procedures, insert IV , prep patients for procedures, get appropriate paperwork completed for patients, discharge patients; go over results and discharge instructions making sure patients understand results.

• Scan pathology reports and patient charts into Provation.

• Clean and prep the recovery room: clean and make beds, restock linens, restock supplies on the floor, answer phones, and any other activities requested by nurse manager.

• Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns during the recovery process.
• Promoted a safe healing environment by maintaining recovery rooms in accordance with cleanliness standards and infection control protocols.
• Developed strong working relationships with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, fostering collaboration in shared goals of optimal patient care and safety.
• Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Reduced complications after surgery by closely monitoring patients for any signs of distress or pain.
• Delivered high-quality nursing care to all patients while maintaining respect for their unique cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
• Relieved patient anxiety during the postoperative period using effective communication skills and reassurance techniques tailored to individual needs.

• Maintain clinical research records, collect patient

data as specified by protocols, maintain files of approval letters and annual review reports, maintain records of closed protocols for physician use, distribute protocols and provide updates to appropriate personnel.

• Assist investigators in correspondence with Institutional Review Board, including preparation of new and renewal applications, and amendments.

•Determine subject population availability through routine recruitment efforts.

• Maintain records of current studies including: regulatory binders, source documents, supplies, and training and delegation of responsibility logs.

• Create and maintain source documents used in the collection of research data for each individual clinical trial.

• Developed and maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents for traceability.
• Reduced data entry errors by implementing stringent quality control measures throughout the study lifecycle.
• Prepared and maintained regulatory documents for clinical trial submissions.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
• Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
• Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
• Increased participant retention rates through proactive follow-up efforts and regular engagement activities.
• Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory guidelines through rigorous documentation and protocol adherence.
• Prepared detailed informed consent documents to clearly communicate risks, benefits, expectations, rights and responsibilities related to participation in clinical trials.
• Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.

• Provide patient education on nebulizers, inhalers, diabetic testing supplies, nutrition, diabetes

management, and medication administration.

• Assist provider with PAP’s, I&D’s, trigger point injections, wound treatment, and any other tasks assigned by physician.

• Obtained vital signs, triaged patient based on current condition, reviewed current medications, obtained family, medical, and surgical history, prepped patient for exam, and assisted provider when needed.

• Performed a variety of lab related activities: gave injections, performed EKG’s, urinalysis, fecal occult blood tests, rapid flu and strep, checked patients PTINR, finger stick glucose.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and industry trends.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
• Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team goals.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Reduced patient wait times through effective triage and prioritization of tasks.

• Provide a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice.

• Provide patient education on nebulizer treatments, inhalers, spacers, and other subjects as needed.

• Assist medical providers daily with multiple tasks such as; administering immunizations, medications and treatments as necessary.

• Experience running controls on urinalysis, hemoglobin, cholesterol, and lead machines.

• Technically proficient with PowerChart, Epic, and MDOffice.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and industry trends.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations or diagnoses, demonstrating empathy and compassion throughout the process.
• Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Improved patient safety with rigorous adherence to hygiene protocols and infection control measures.
• Enhanced patient comfort and support by providing emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Assisted graduate students and research professors in collecting data on new seed hybrid variety

trial’s for annual publications to disseminate information on growing conditions and average yield data to the local farmers.

• Initiated and maintained land conditions on 3,000 acres to allow for maximum yield on forage, row crop, and cattle research trials for graduate students and research professors who were submitting information on experiments for journal entry’s and for community bulletin’s and brochures.

• Collected data for weekly and monthly reports for the facilities coordinator to monitor progress and efficiency of the experiment station’s research and daily operations.

• Collected and organized daily weather data, as instructed by The National Weather Station.

• Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
• Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
• Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
• Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
• Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
• Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
• Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
• Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
• Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
• Conducted fieldwork in diverse environments, adapting methodologies to unique challenges encountered.
• Optimized project management strategies to adhere to strict timelines, effectively managing resources.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.