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Meghan Smith

Hot Springs National Park,AR

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse Case Manager with expertise in patient advocacy and care planning at Dierksen Hospice. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective symptom management and clinical documentation. Skilled in adapting care plans to meet evolving patient needs while delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Strong communicator dedicated to optimizing healthcare resources.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Dierksen Hospice
08.2024 - Current
    • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
    • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
    • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
    • Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries, and current medications.
    • Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.

Nursing Student

National Park College
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Clinical experience 720 Hrs.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.

Warehouse Associate

Isokinetics, INC
09.2012 - 08.2018
  • Organized delivery pick-up of express orders to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.

Hostess/Server

Applebee's
08.2010 - 09.2012
    • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
    • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
    • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
    • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
    • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Lake Hamilton High School
Pearcy, AR
05-2011

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Case management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Symptom management
  • Nursing assessment

Certification

NCLEX RN Licensure July 2021


Mandated Reporter January 2019


Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association February 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Dierksen Hospice
08.2024 - Current

Nursing Student

National Park College
08.2019 - 05.2021

Warehouse Associate

Isokinetics, INC
09.2012 - 08.2018

Hostess/Server

Applebee's
08.2010 - 09.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

National Park College

High School Diploma -

Lake Hamilton High School

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