Meghan Heras
Taylor,TX
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 12 years of psychiatric mental health experience as a Registered Nurse monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
12.2022 - Current
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Nursing House Supervisor
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
Nurse Educator
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
Nursing Supervisor
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
Registered Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2012
Skills
- Clinical care
- Nursing staff management
- Patient care services coordination
- Patient Safety
- Patient treatment planning
- Care Quality Assessments
Certification
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Across the Lifespan)
October 2023
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
12.2022 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
09.2021 - 12.2022
Nurse Educator
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
03.2018 - 09.2021
Nursing Supervisor
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
08.2012 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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