MEGAN G. POURCIAU
Livonia,LA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with fourteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Emergency Nursing, Medical-Surgical, and patient rehabilitation. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader participating in new staff orientation to understand policies and procedures of the facility and generate critical thinking skills to practice efficiently, ethically, and safely according to the state board guidelines.
Forensic professional with robust background in death investigations bringing proven track record of conducting detailed scene investigations and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Known for analytical approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases with precision and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Pointe Coupee Coroner's Office
11.2020 - Current
- Completed the 45-hour course in preparation for the Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification Exam
- Function as an investigator regarding circumstances surrounding deaths within the parish with the collaborative assistance of the sheriff's office and city police subsidiaries and according to the compliance standards and regulations of the State of Louisiana
- Documented chain of evidence and adhered to protocols pertaining to collection and security of evidence
- Tested drug evidence and decedent blood using in-house equipment
- Interviewed family members and witnesses and notified next of kin of deaths
- Reviewed overdose death scene evidence and photographs
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies
Registered Nurse
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
05.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Serve as preceptor to train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy for CMS reporting
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
PRN position in the Emergency Room
Lane Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2017
Field nurse with Humana Senior
Pointe Coupee Home Health
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2009
Skills
- Witness Interviewing
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Incident Report Creation
- Care Plan Development
- Team Coordination
- Patient Education
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Medical Screening
- OR and ER Experience
- Shared Governance
- Staff Supervision
- Maintained detailed records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Participated in relevant training programs to stay current on best practices within the field of death investigation
- Developed strong relationships with forensic pathologists, facilitating seamless collaboration on complex cases
- Improved interdepartmental communication by establishing clear protocols for sharing case findings
- Revised company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state guidelines and safe practices
- Ethical and honest
- Evidence processing
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor
Affiliations
Member of Emergency Nurses Association for Louisiana
Timeline
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Pointe Coupee Coroner's Office
11.2020 - Current
PRN position in the Emergency Room
Lane Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2017
Field nurse with Humana Senior
Pointe Coupee Home Health
07.2013 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
05.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
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