Meghan Knotts
Conway,AR
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Access Nurse
Arkansas Hospice
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Regional Medical Center-ED
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitor and record patient’s vital signs, maintain accurate records of different patient allergens and medical histories, administer medications on a timely basis according to the physician’s instructions, collect blood and urine samples and label them accurately, bathe, dress patients, and assist them with toileting, carry out wound dressings and administer compresses, report the patient’s recovery status to the doctors and RNs, communicate the patient’s condition and progress to the respective families with an empathetic approach, insert and look after patients with urinary tubes, maintain and record inventory of medical supplies, medicines, and equipment, assist doctors and RNs (Registered Nurses) to perform tests, etc.
Patient Care Tech
Conway Regional Medical Center-ED
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assist nurses and doctors in the Emergency Room with patients and their needs. Obtain blood and urine specimens in a timely manner, answer multi-lined phones, assist in paperwork, transport patients to and from the floor, assist in emergency situations.
Science Lab Assistant
University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist science professors with lab duties including setting up labs, mixing solutions, making agar plates, etc.
Patient Liaison
Conway Regional Imaging Center
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Over the radiology front desk operations. Assists patients with checking into the department, filling out correct paperwork depending on which modality they are visiting. Making sure patient has been pre-certified for correct CPT codes and all diagnosis codes are correct. Answering multi-lined phones. Paying attention to doctor’s orders and making sure they are correct for the patient. Coordinating with doctor’s offices and in-house physicians. Obtaining co-pays from the patient before the procedure.
Lab Assistant
Conway Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for collecting blood specimens and specimen processing. Answering multi-lined phones. Working within the Meditech program.
Switchboard Supervisor/Volunteer Coordinator
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for managing incoming and outgoing calls on multi-line phone system. Performing customer service and clerical activities related to switchboard and the community relations department. Responsible for oversight of volunteers, visiting clergy, and switchboard staff. Submits payroll in a timely manner. Assists the Community Relations Departments with event duties including set up and attendance.
Patient Liaison
Conway Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Over the radiology front desk operations. Assists patients with checking into the department, filling out correct paperwork depending on which modality they are visiting. Making sure patient has been pre-certified for correct CPT codes and all diagnosis codes are correct. Answering multi-lined phones. Paying attention to doctor’s orders and making sure they are correct for the patient. Coordinating with doctor’s offices and in-house physicians.
Admissions Clerk
Conway Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Admit patients to several departments within the hospital using the Meditech system, answer multi-lined phones, resolve patient issues expediently to ensure satisfaction, always keeping patient confidentiality a priority. Assist hospital staff with any problems that may arise, expediently and professionally. CPR/AED and CPI certified.
Patient Care Tech
Conway Regional Medical Center-ED
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Assist nurses and doctors in the Emergency Room with patients and their needs. Obtain blood and urine specimens in a timely manner, answer multi-lined phones, assist in paperwork, transport patients to and from the floor, assist in emergency situations.
Education
Associates of Nursing -
University of Arkansas Community College
Morillton, AR12-2023
Associate of General Studies -
UACCM
12.2022
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure quality of care
- Keen eye for detail
- Managing multiple often competing tasks
- Medical records review for key findings to support patient care
- Analytical thinking - ability to identify quality issues, investigate causes, implement improvements
- Attention to detail - Ensuring documentation and reporting are precise and compliant
- Data extrapolation
- Chart auditing to ensure accurate documentation and coding
- Using clinical guidelines to evaluate care quality
- Streamlining workflows to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Operational efficiency
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Continuous improvement strategies
Timeline
Clinical Access Nurse
Arkansas Hospice
05.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Regional Medical Center-ED
01.2023 - 12.2023
Science Lab Assistant
University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Tech
Conway Regional Medical Center-ED
01.2021 - 12.2022
Patient Liaison
Conway Regional Imaging Center
05.2019 - 07.2020
Lab Assistant
Conway Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Switchboard Supervisor/Volunteer Coordinator
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
Patient Liaison
Conway Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
Admissions Clerk
Conway Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2016
Patient Care Tech
Conway Regional Medical Center-ED
01.2012 - 04.2014
Associates of Nursing -
University of Arkansas Community College
Associate of General Studies -
UACCM
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