Megan Tharp
Knoxville,TN
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Highly motivated scheduling coordinator offering career in handling administrative tasks successfully while maintaining calendars for several-person firm. Promoting sharp computer and relationship-building talents coupled with exemplary communication skills. Excels in complex tasks involving multiple stakeholders, critical details and hard deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scheduling Coordinator
Amedisys Home Health Care
06.2023 - Current
- Created and maintained employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Developed methods for tracking and managing scheduling data, including shift assignments and time off requests.
- Coordinated with department managers to adjust employee schedules as needed.
- Provided support in resolving scheduling conflicts between employees.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing scheduling policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding schedule changes or availability of services and products.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure they are aware of their shifts and any changes that may occur.
- Responded promptly to all customer inquiries regarding availability or schedule changes.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate resources when necessary.
CNA
Amedisys Hospice
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Genesis HealthCare
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
D&S Community Services
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Administered medication as directed by physician
Education
Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN08.2017
Union County High School
Maynardville, TN05.2015
Skills
- Needs Determination
- Nutrition and Diet
- Observation Documentation
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Vital Signs Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Linen Replacements
- Fluid Measurement
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Recording Vital Signs
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Customer engagement and support
- Calendar coordination
- Schedule organization
- Staffing assignments
- Medical terminology
- Scheduling proficiency
- Scheduling
- Phone inquiries
- Patient scheduling
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Scheduling Coordinator
Amedisys Home Health Care
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Amedisys Hospice
03.2023 - 06.2023
CNA
Genesis HealthCare
12.2019 - 03.2023
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
D&S Community Services
08.2017 - 12.2019
Nursing
Walters State Community College
Union County High School