MEGAN SMITH
Sylvan Springs,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a focus on high-quality patient-centered care. Developed and implemented comprehensive care plans, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams and improving patient outcomes. Committed to ongoing education and adapting to the evolving nursing landscape.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Coordinated support services and enhanced communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients to improve care delivery.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, promoting resilience during challenging times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through effective navigation of documentation processes and relevant laws.
RN Clinical Manager
Centerwell Home Health
McCalla, AL
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Guided clinicians in developing personalized plans of care, enhancing patients' recovery to optimal functionality.
- Conducted weekly meetings to assess patients at risk of rehospitalization, determine discharge readiness, and evaluate the need for ongoing home health services.
- Ensured compliance with Medicare guidelines by monitoring and reviewing clinician documentation, maintaining accurate records.
- Advised clinicians on best practices, enabling effective management of challenging patient situations.
- Supported Branch Director in collecting data for quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Noland Health Services
Birmingham, AL
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered skilled care and performed comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients, including those with tracheostomies and extensive wounds, enhancing patient recovery.
- Administered long-term IV antibiotic therapy to patients and delivered extensive wound care with nutritional support, promoting optimal healing of wounds.
- Coordinated respiratory care for patients requiring ventilation, trach collar, or decannulation, addressing complex respiratory needs.
- Monitored and evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions, making necessary adjustments to care plans to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes through tailored interventions.
RN Home Health Case Manager/Director of Clinical Services
Ascension at Home
Birmingham, AL
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted comprehensive home assessments, identified abnormal findings, and promptly notified primary care physicians to ensure timely intervention.
- Performed skilled PICC line care and proficiently drew blood specimens through central venous catheters or venipuncture, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort.
- Provided expert wound care, utilizing appropriate treatment techniques and diligently monitoring patients' healing progress.
- Educated and managed medication administration, ensuring patients understood prescriptions and adhered to dosage schedules for optimal health outcomes.
- Delivered education and support for chronic disease management, empowering patients with knowledge and skills to actively participate in their health journey.
RN Home Health Case Manager/Travel Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professional
Vestavia Hills, AL
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' medical conditions and developed personalized care plans, enhancing alignment with individual needs and goals.
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients within the comfort of their own homes, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Assessed patient needs and communicated effectively with patients, family members, and physicians to address concerns and ensure seamless care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to implement and adapt care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Delivered in-home patient education, focusing on medication management, disease management, and laboratory testing, promoting informed decision-making and empowering patients in self-care.
Staff RN-Per Diem
UAB Medical West
Bessemer, AL
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided acute care and performed comprehensive assessments of medical-surgical telemetry patients, accurately monitoring their condition and evaluating their needs.
- Implemented physician orders and evaluated nursing plan of care, adjusting interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered medications to patients according to prescribed dosages, ensuring accurate documentation through computerized charting in Meditech.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, including physicians, to ensure effective communication and coordinated patient care.
Travel Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professional
Bessemer, AL
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered high-quality acute care and conducted thorough assessments of medical-surgical telemetry patients, closely monitoring their condition, and proactively evaluating their needs for timely intervention.
- Executed physician orders and appraised nursing plan of care, adjusting strategies to enhance patient outcomes and ensure quality of care.
- Leveraged proficiency in advanced computerized charting systems, such as Meditech, to maintain organized patient records, promoting seamless communication and collaboration in patient care.
- This facilitated streamlined communication, enabling efficient collaboration and smooth transitions in patient care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-NM
Oxford, MS
03.2013 - 10.2016
- Provided comprehensive and compassionate nursing care to patients in various units including Medical-Surgical, ICU, ICUSD, and ER, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, collaborating with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans addressing physical, psychological, and emotional needs.
- Implemented physician orders and prescribed treatments, administered medications, and monitored patients' responses, ensuring accurate documentation using electronic medical record systems like Horizon Clinicals and EPIC.
- Evaluated nursing care plans and interventions, adjusted strategies to optimize patient outcomes, and provided education and support to patients and families, enhancing health and wellness.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT
Columbus, MS
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Implemented physician orders, administered medications, and led nursing team as charge nurse, ensuring coordination of optimal patient care.
- Administered acute care, conducted assessments, and thoroughly evaluated the condition of medical-surgical and cancer patients, ensuring their well-being and safety.
- Executed physician orders, evaluated nursing care, and upheld high standards in medical-surgical nursing, contributing to patient safety and well-being.
- Delivered compassionate and comprehensive inpatient hospice care, attentively addressing the unique needs and providing utmost comfort to terminally ill patients and their families.
Registered Nurse-Unit Manager
Golden Living Center
Tupelo, MS
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided leadership and guidance to the nursing staff, fostered a positive work environment, and promoted professional growth.
- Led team of LPNs and CNAs on C/D wings of nursing home, enhancing quality of patient care.
- Oversaw documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid standards.
- Coordinated admission process for new residents, including medication orders and optimal staffing levels.
Registered Nurse
02.2004 - 03.2012
- Provided nursing care in diverse healthcare facilities across Mississippi, Missouri, and California.
- Provided patient care and support in various healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS08-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical Judgment
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Chronic Care Coordination
- Treatment planning
- Patient Intervention
- Wound Care
- Venipuncture
- Central line management
- EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
- Diagnostic Tests
- Physical Assessments
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient Education
Certification
- ACLS, 12/31/26
- Basic Life Support, 10/31/25
- Registered Nurse, State of Alabama, 1-158378, 12/31/25
Professional Attributes
- Demonstrates extensive expertise in nursing practice, including proficient clinical assessments, accurate medication administration, comprehensive treatment planning, and proficient delivery of patient care.
- Exhibits exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, effectively interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and students, ensuring clear and concise information exchange.
- Displays strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling quick and accurate decision-making in complex and fast-paced healthcare environments, while effectively identifying and resolving issues to improve patient care and student learning outcomes.
- Commits to evidence-based practice, actively staying updated with the latest advancements in nursing research and integrating evidence-based approaches into teaching and clinical practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and current standards of care and preparing students for industry demands.
- Demonstrates strong leadership qualities by effectively guiding and mentoring students, colleagues, and nursing staff, fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment, and facilitating the professional development of future nursing professionals.
- Exhibits adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to changing healthcare environments, patient needs, and educational requirements, embracing new approaches, technologies, and methodologies to optimize patient care and educational experiences.
- Maintains the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, upholding patient confidentiality, demonstrating respect for cultural diversity, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines in teaching, clinical practice, and all professional interactions.
- Works effectively as a collaborative team player, fostering positive relationships and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to a harmonious work and learning environment that enhances patient care outcomes and student success.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
UAB Hospital
09.2023 - Current
RN Clinical Manager
Centerwell Home Health
08.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Noland Health Services
10.2021 - 07.2022
RN Home Health Case Manager/Director of Clinical Services
Ascension at Home
10.2019 - 06.2022
RN Home Health Case Manager/Travel Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professional
10.2018 - 10.2019
Staff RN-Per Diem
UAB Medical West
06.2018 - 08.2018
Travel Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professional
07.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-NM
03.2013 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT
03.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse-Unit Manager
Golden Living Center
03.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
02.2004 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College