Megan Stevens
Waverly
Summary
Hospice nurse liaison with extensive experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and precise documentation. Expertise in patient assessment and emotional support contributes to enhanced care strategies, improving patient comfort and family education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Hospice Case Manager
Adena Hospice
Chillicothe
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal comfort.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop care strategies.
- Communicated with families to provide support and education on hospice services.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss patient status and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis intervention by addressing immediate patient and family concerns.
- Educated team members on best practices in palliative care approaches.
- Monitored pain levels in hospice patients and implemented appropriate interventions as needed.
- Assisted with arrangements for bereavement services after a patient's death.
- Provided emotional support for both terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided referrals to outside agencies such as financial assistance programs or grief counseling groups.
- Developed individualized care plans for hospice patients based on their specific needs.
- Facilitated communication between families and health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Developed educational materials about end-of-life issues for use by staff or family members.
- Assessed the psychosocial status of hospice patients and provided counseling services as needed.
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient in accordance with state regulations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, plan of care changes, or discharge planning.
- Collaborated with community resources to provide additional support services for hospice patients and families.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to agency guidelines.
- Responded promptly to phone calls from family members or caregivers regarding end-of-life issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
Hospice Nurse Liaison
Gentiva
Lucasville
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and emotional support.
- Documented patient progress and changes in health status.
- Provided compassionate comfort measures to patients and families.
- Assisted in coordinating hospice services and resources for patients.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure quality of care delivery.
- Trained new staff on hospice protocols and best practices.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Provided bereavement counseling services for surviving family members after a death has occurred.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals or other facilities when needed during transition period into hospice program.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about new developments related to hospice nursing practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Collaborated with senior management to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.
ICU Nurse
Adena Regional Medical Center
Chillicothe
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Participated in continuous training to stay updated on best nursing practices.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of pain levels among ICU patients.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies during assignments.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Adena Regional Medical Center
Chillicothe
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Assisted in patient preparation for endoscopic procedures and comfort measures.
- Monitored patient vital signs during sedation and recovery phases.
- Collaborated with medical team to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
- Educated patients on procedure processes and post-operative care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families before and after procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control standards throughout operations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
- Communicated effectively with both medical staff members as well as family members involved in the care of a particular patient.
- Administered intravenous medications and monitored their effects on the patient.
- Demonstrated competency in advanced laparoscopic techniques when performing more complex surgical procedures involving internal organs or vessels.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as ultrasound imaging and biopsies for further evaluation of GI tract disorders.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding infection control practices before, during and after endoscopic procedures.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain types of endoscopies and took preventative measures accordingly.
- Monitored anesthesia during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery throughout the procedure.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition prior to undergoing an endoscopic procedure.
- Maintained accurate records of all endoscopic procedures performed along with any complications that may have occurred during the process.
- Managed emergency situations quickly and efficiently ensuring positive outcomes for the patient.
- Assessed patient condition, ordered laboratory tests, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Educated families about endoscopic procedures and treatments available to their loved ones.
- Reviewed patient reports for accuracy before release.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH06-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH06-2010
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Chillicothe, OH05-2002
Skills
- Care plan development
- Pain management
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Electronic health records
- End-of-life education and planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication and active listening
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy and medical documentation
- Discharge planning and case management
- Hospice philosophy
- Symptom control
- HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
- Patient rights
- CPR/AED certification
- Organizational skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient Hospice Case Manager
Adena Hospice
09.2024 - 01.2025
Hospice Nurse Liaison
Gentiva
07.2023 - 09.2024
ICU Nurse
Adena Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Adena Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School