Meghan R Tuma
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
Compassionate, team-oriented nursing professional with long term care experience seeks to obtain position as ICU Nurse with Holy Family Foredtert Hospital.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center
04.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Froedtert Holy Family General & Vascular Surgery Clinic, Wound Clinic
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing vital role in overall patient experience.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
CMA
Bellin Health
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
CMA
Surgical Associates of Neenah
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepping patient rooms for in-office procedures.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
CMA
Aurora BayCare Occupational Health
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed breath alcohol, drug screen , audio, and spirometry testing.
- Performed phlebotomy services.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, allergies, vital signs, and current complaint on intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
CMA
Forefront Dermatology
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Answering phone calls, setting up appointments, refilling medications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
CMA
Holy Family Internal Medicine
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
CNA
Felician Village
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Hairstylist
His & Hers Styles Plus
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Stylist, cut, color, updos, customer service
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
Bartender
Rock N Blues Haus
11.2012 - 10.2013
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
88M Motor Transport Operator
Army National Guard
10.2009 - 05.2013
- 88M (Motor Transport Operator) Sergeant, performed physical training, qualified with riffle.
- Maintained vehicle safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and addressing maintenance needs promptly.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
CNA
Felician Village
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Willow Creek Group Home
09.2007 - 10.2011
- CNA, cooking, cleaning, exercises, taking residents on field trips, passing medications, ADLS.
Education
Associate Nursing -
Lakeshore College
Cleveland, WI12-2024
Practical Nurse -
LakeShore College
Cleveland, WI12.2023
Medical assistant -
LTC
Cleveland, WI12.2015
Cosmetologist -
Empire Beauty School
Manitowoc, WI10.2013
Diploma -
Reedsville High School
Reedsville, WI01.2008
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient relationship building
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Documentation
- Health Promotion
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - WI Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- NIHSS Certification (Apex Innovations) (08/2024)
Timeline
LPN
Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center
04.2024 - Current
LPN
Froedtert Holy Family General & Vascular Surgery Clinic, Wound Clinic
07.2021 - Current
CMA
Bellin Health
09.2020 - 07.2021
CMA
Surgical Associates of Neenah
02.2020 - 09.2020
CMA
Aurora BayCare Occupational Health
03.2018 - 02.2020
CMA
Forefront Dermatology
10.2017 - 03.2018
CMA
Holy Family Internal Medicine
01.2016 - 09.2017
CNA
Felician Village
03.2014 - 02.2016
Hairstylist
His & Hers Styles Plus
10.2013 - 11.2014
Bartender
Rock N Blues Haus
11.2012 - 10.2013
CNA
Felician Village
09.2011 - 01.2013
88M Motor Transport Operator
Army National Guard
10.2009 - 05.2013
CNA
Willow Creek Group Home
09.2007 - 10.2011
Medical assistant -
LTC
Diploma -
Reedsville High School
Associate Nursing -
Lakeshore College
Practical Nurse -
LakeShore College
Cosmetologist -
Empire Beauty School
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