Meghan Roper
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
Seasoned nurse with proven expertise in emergency nursing. I excel in patient advocacy and team collaboration, ensuring high quality, compassionate care and patient safety. Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for my patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
Zen Psychiatric
Arden, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored client progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based interventions and techniques.
- Engaged in ongoing research activities related to new developments in the field of behavioral health nursing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments by tracking changes in behavior and symptoms over time.
Registered Nurse
Pardee Hospital
Hendersonville, NC
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
- Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult tests and procedures by listening attentively and answering questions accurately.
Travel Nurse
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter ED
Norfolk, VA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Level One pediatric teaching hospital with 206 beds.
- Assisted in safely taking care of behavioral health patients experiencing a mental health crisis, while promoting patient safety.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to patients in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessment of trauma victims using advanced skills such as airway management techniques.
Travel Nurse
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ED
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Small free standing emergency room, located in downtown Atlanta with 24 beds.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of acute care patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
Travel Nurse
Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital ED
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Level one teaching pediatric hospital with 42 emergency room beds and 343 beds total.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
Travel Nurse
Mission Hospital ED
Asheville, NC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Large level two hospital, with a 94-bed emergency room and 853 beds total.
- Cared for STEMI, stroke, and trauma patients.
- Provided a safe and supportive environment within the acute adult and pediatric psychiatric pod within the ED.
Staff Nurse
Levine Children’s Hospital ED
Charlotte, NC
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Level One pediatric teaching hospital with 247 beds.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Supported the emotional needs of families during critical times when their child was being treated in the emergency room environment.
Staff Nurse
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Level One Trauma Center with 1,336 beds total.
- Managed resources efficiently while providing care to multiple trauma victims at once.
- Responded quickly and calmly in high-pressure environments when treating critically injured trauma victims.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor Degree -
University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC05.2022
Associates Degree -
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC05.2018
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Team collaboration
- Improving quality of life for patients
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ESI Trained
- IV Ultrasound Guided Trained
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Zen Psychiatric
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pardee Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Nurse
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter ED
11.2022 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ED
04.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Nurse
Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital ED
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse
Mission Hospital ED
09.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse
Levine Children’s Hospital ED
07.2020 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse
Atrium Health
07.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor Degree -
University of North Carolina
Associates Degree -
Carolinas College of Health Sciences