Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteering/Job Shadowing
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Meghan Gifford

Manton,MI

Summary

Highly motivated, committed, confident, and empathetic Registered Nurse. Experienced in a fast-paced environment in both an office and hospital medical setting. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize heavy workloads. Superior communication skills among team members in the workplace. Patient focused and compassionate caregiver.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, MI
01.2022 - Current
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Full time; 36hrs/week

Registered Nurse-Emergency Observation Unit

Spectrum Health Hospital-Butterworth
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
  • Monitored patient condition and updated team members on changes in stability.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Awarded two Daisy Awards from patients
  • Full time; 36hrs/week

Nursing School

University Of Detroit Mercy College Of Health Professions
Detroit, MI
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • No work history during this time due to Nursing School

Medical Assistant

Bronson Methodist Hospital OB/GYN
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing with nurse collaboration
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
  • Per diem; 20hrs/week

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2018

Medical Assistant Technology Program - Medical Assisting

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2015

Pre-Nursing

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Skills

  • ADPIE Nursing Process
  • SBAR
  • Medical Terminology
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient-focused care
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Medical Assistant Certification
  • Licensed Registered Nurse

Extracurricular Activities

  • Atlantis Fellowship Medical Program- Milan, Italy (December 2018)
  • Cadaver Dissection Lab-WMU (January 2018-April 2018)
  • International Scholar Laurette Program Australia- Medicine and Science (May 2016)
  • Allied Health- Career Tech Center (September 2011- June 2013)
  • HOSA Competitive Events program (December 2013)

Volunteering/Job Shadowing

  • Safety Street- October 2020

Volunteered by handing out candy to the children of Detroit

  • St. Aloysius Parish Church- September 2019

Delivered groceries to underserved community members

  • Friendship Village Kalamazoo Senior Living- August 2017

Volunteered and helped with group activities and spent time talking with residents.

  • Kalkaska Memorial Hospital- June 2013

Job shadowed Physician Assistants to get a feel for their job and to learn about their path to get where they are in their career.

  • Munson Medical Center- September 2012-June 2013

Job shadowed at the pavilions and on different outpatient floors in the hospital.

  • Tendercare Health Center- Birchwood- September 2011-June 2012

Job shadowed at this facility and sat with different residents

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Munson Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse-Emergency Observation Unit

Spectrum Health Hospital-Butterworth
03.2021 - 01.2022

Nursing School

University Of Detroit Mercy College Of Health Professions
08.2019 - 03.2021

Medical Assistant

Bronson Methodist Hospital OB/GYN
08.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Western Michigan University

Medical Assistant Technology Program - Medical Assisting

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Pre-Nursing

Ferris State University

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