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Megan Zwygart

Lathrop,MO

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Very efficient in patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cameron Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed MIPS and Clinic Quality Support
  • HEDIS review completion
  • Medicare and Medicaid Standards
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls (40+) from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained and logged accurate patient insurance and demographic information for use by insurance providers and medical personnel.
  • Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
  • Created and maintained spreadsheets detailing medical procedures and insurance denials and approvals.
  • Researched denied claims and contacted insurance companies to resolve these issues.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EHR to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Initiated physicals, in-house testing, phlebotomy, triage, and medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Krucial Staffing
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
  • Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
  • Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.

NRCMA

Excelsior Springs Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
  • Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

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  • Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
  • Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.

Assembly Line Worker

Ford Motor Company
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
  • Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
  • Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
  • Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.

Nursing Assistant

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

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  • Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Education

PN - Nursing

Lex La-Ray Technical Center
Lexington, MO

NRCMA - Nursing

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Hedis Knowledge
  • Medicare and Medicaid Standards
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maintaining Workplace Quality
  • Medical Terminology and Data Entry
  • MS Office, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel, CMS, Hedis Web pages
  • Pharmaceutical Knowledge with Manufacturers and HEDIS sites
  • Medical Necessity
  • Documenting intake
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teambuilding
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • CPR, BLS certified

Personal Information

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Timeline

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Krucial Staffing
06.2021 - 08.2021

NRCMA

Excelsior Springs Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cameron Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - Current

Assembly Line Worker

Ford Motor Company
09.2014 - 09.2015

Nursing Assistant

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
06.2013 - 08.2014

PN - Nursing

Lex La-Ray Technical Center

NRCMA - Nursing

Concorde Career College
Megan Zwygart