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Megan Griffin, RN
309 McKinley Parkway Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Amedisys Home Health
RN Case Manager
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Landmark Health
Nurse Care Manager
08.2016 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Development and management of plan of care for patients with chronic medical conditions while serving as a resource for education and guidance
- Coordination with members of IDT
- Act as a liaison between patients and community medical providers for continuity of care.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- Coordinated and analyzed sustainable person-centered care plans involving internal and external providers.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Assessed healthcare needs and monitored effectiveness and progress plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Schofield Certified Home Care
Community Health Nurse
10.2013 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Providing health related counseling on prevention of communicable diseases and management of chronic illnesses to patients and families
- Coordination of health programs with outside agencies
- Assessing and evaluating patient response to treatments and medications
- Advising of available, appropriate medical and social services
- Keeping accurate records maintaining confidentiality
- Application of time management and patient care coordination skills to effectively provide nursing and health care services.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
ECMC
General Duty Nurse
02.2012 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
- Demonstrated and instructed patients and family members on proper protocols for home maintenance and care after discharge.
LPN Program Orleans/Niagara BOCES
Clinical Instructor
01.2011 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Acted as a role model for professional attitudes and ethical practices
- Evaluated and tracked clinical performances
- Oversaw all resident/patient care administered by the students and communication with staff
- Counseled students to improve performance and standards of practice.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Sister's of Charity Hospital
ICU Staff Registered Nurse
07.2007 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Developed plan of care individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration of healthcare team
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments ordered by physicians
- Initiated emergency resuscitated measures by approved protocols
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Trocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY
A.A.S from Nursing
Skills
- Performance Metric
- Academic Advising
- Instructor Support
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- Call Triaging
- Resource Utilization
- Home Visits
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medicare Regulation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Care Manager
Landmark Health
08.2016 - 08.2022
Community Health Nurse
Schofield Certified Home Care
10.2013 - 07.2016
General Duty Nurse
ECMC
02.2012 - 09.2013
Clinical Instructor
LPN Program Orleans/Niagara BOCES
01.2011 - 12.2011
ICU Staff Registered Nurse
Sister's of Charity Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2010
Trocaire College
A.A.S from Nursing
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