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Megan Suderman

Registered Nurse
Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Risk Manager

UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2026 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive risk assessment frameworks to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing risk mitigation strategies across organizational projects.
  • Analyzed market trends and regulatory changes to inform strategic risk management decisions.
  • Enhanced risk reporting systems to improve transparency and facilitate executive decision-making.

Unit Director

UPMC Carlisle
Carlisle, PA
10.2022 - 01.2026

Manage and oversee 29 direct reports (nurses, patient care technicians, coordinators)
• Responsible for recruitment and retention
• Complete annual evaluations, monthly check-ins with all staff members, and performance improvement plans
• Manage staffing schedules and approval of time cards
• Create and present monthly staff meetings
• Run monthly Rehab Program Development meeting
• Conduct educational simulations
• Collaboration with all interdisciplinary teams (therapy, EVS, case management, respiratory, lab, imaging)


20 Bed post-acute inpatient rehab unit

• Patient rounding to ensure consumer satisfaction
• Monitor documentation for quality purposes and
Joint Commission compliance
• Manage budget and develop strategic plans to meet budget cuts or growth expectations

Weekend On-Call Hospice RN

Grane Hospice
Harrisburg, PA
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Provided superior comfort care to patients, families, and caregivers through an interdisciplinary team approach that understands, respects, and meets individual needs
  • Strived to provide the highest level of satisfaction by maintaining the core values of dedication, honesty, dignity, and respect
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Responsible for weekend on-call duties such as phone triage and face to face visits (admissions, live discharges, death visits, change in condition assessments, end-of-life visits)
  • Communicated with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate appropriate care
  • Attended interdisciplinary team meetings to maintain up-to-date patient records, troubleshoot problems, sets plans and action goals, and adjust care plans
  • Monitored physical care of patients and educated family and caregivers
  • Provided appropriate counseling at patients' times of death, and provided immediate support to families and caregivers
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

ADON/Unit Manager

Manor Care Of Lancaster
12.2014 - 08.2018
  • Provided leadership in skilled nursing facility
  • Attended education conferences and Webinars regarding pain management, pressure injuries reduction, wound care for end of life patients, CMS regulations, and Point Click Care
  • Responsible for clinical reviews and collaboration with insurance providers
  • Directly responsible for staff performance reviews
  • Developed, planned, and conducted in-service training to promote staff development
  • Responsible for tracking hospital readmission rates and trends
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.

Charge Nurse

Manor Care of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Post acute care unit charge nurse
  • House supervisor for 4 units which included secured dementia unit
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders and facility policies
  • Provided leadership and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and activity aides
  • Also, routinely attended physician rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration

Capella University
10.2023 - 05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
New York
11.2014 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
06.2010 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Trinity High School
Camp Hill, PA
08.1998 - 05.2001

Skills

Leadership- planning, organizing, developing, and team building

Patient and family advocate

Strong clinical background

Current Health Care Provider CPR & AED

Advanced computer skills

High ethical standards

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Risk mitigation

Compliance monitoring

Data analytics

Timeline

Sr. Risk Manager

UPMC
01.2026 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration

Capella University
10.2023 - 05.2026

Unit Director

UPMC Carlisle
10.2022 - 01.2026

Weekend On-Call Hospice RN

Grane Hospice
08.2018 - 10.2022

ADON/Unit Manager

Manor Care Of Lancaster
12.2014 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
11.2014 - 05.2020

Charge Nurse

Manor Care of Lancaster
07.2014 - 12.2014

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
06.2010 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Trinity High School
08.1998 - 05.2001
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