Meghann Casarez
Clovis,NM
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Plains Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Coordinated triage processes, prioritizing patient treatment based on severity of conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered emergency care to patients with acute medical conditions and injuries.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on emergency protocols and procedures.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Online01-2016
Associates Degree - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM12-2013
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, EPIC
- Familiar with Micromedex IV Compatibility
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Patient safety
- Condition monitoring
- Behavioral health care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- EKG interpretation
- Respiratory care
Certification
- Registered Nurse certification, New Mexico Board of Nursing, issued: 2014-06-01
- Licensed Practical Nurse certification, New Mexico Board of Nursing, issued: 2013-03-14
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Plains Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 02.2026
Associates Degree - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing