Megan Tidwell
Ozark,MO
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Nurse Case Manager offering 6 years of experience working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions for end of life care. Committed to working collaboratively with hospice interdisciplinary team, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare. Emotional, therapeutic, physical and mental support given to patients and families. Positive team player with coworkers, and willing to learn, plus hardworking.
3 years of ICU Stepdown experience as well before becoming a hospice nurse.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Seasons Hospice
Springfield
02.2019 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
RN Stepdown
Cox South Hospital
Springfield, MO
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO12.2015
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Care Coordination
- Home care management
- Clinical assessment
- Medication Management
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Planning
- Medication monitoring
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Patient Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Oversight
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Seasons Hospice
02.2019 - Current
RN Stepdown
Cox South Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cox College