Meghan Rzeszutko MSN, FNP Certification Exam: 10/22
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
14 years of experience in women's health. Currently employed at a busy Spectrum Health OB/Gynecology office in a nursing role. New graduate from Olivet Nazarene University's MSN FNP program. Board certification exam to be completed at the beginning of October. I am a quick learner, a team player, and advocate for my patients. I am an empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner student focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 16 years of nursing experience, primarily in women's health. Quick learner with a passion for supporting women through all of life's changes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Medical Group, OB/Gyn
Grand Rapids, United States
06.2018 - Current
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Perform patient non-stress tests, hyper-emesis, blood pressure, and incision check appointment.
- Triage obstetric and gynecology patients.
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Breast Center, Mercy Health
Grand Rapids, United States
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Informed patients of abnormal imaging results and recommendations.
- Performed breast exams.
- Assisted patients and staff with ultrasound and steriotactic guided breast biopsies.
Registered Nurse
Borgess Medical Center, Labor & Delivery
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2009 - 06.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum mothers and babies
Registered Nurse
Battle Creek Health System. (OB, Gyn, Pediatrics)
Battle Creek, MI
05.2006 - 12.2009
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- I was selected by my unit to be interviewed by JCAHO on two occasions. Both experiences went well.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Awarded with an Above & Beyond honor for exceeding patient care expectations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI2006
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Women's health exams
- Triaging
- Chronic Disease Management
- Proficient in women's health
- Treatment Planning
- Family Planning
- Emotional Support
- Health and Wellness Education
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Breast Examinations and Education
- Medication Management
- Preventive health
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medical recordkeeping
- Well visit procedures
- Physical assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
Basic Life Support for healthcare provider
Affiliations
- National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, member
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
References
Lynne Jachim, RN (previously employed at Mercy Health Comprehensive Breast Center (616) 540-4470
Megan Warner, FNP, Director of APP Services, Women's Health, Spectrum Health (269) 760-3303
Krista Runyan, CNM, Grace Health (FQHC)/Bronson Hospital (269) 353-1234
Jackee Hortsman, RN Spectrum Health/VA: (815) 403-3033
Clinical Rotation Preceptors:
· August 2021 to October 2021, Preceptor: Lisa Striegle, NP-C: (616) 681-1230 (Acute and Episodic Adult Geriatric)
· October 2021 to December 2021, Preceptor: Krista Runyan, CNM: (269) 353-1234 (Women's Health)
· January 2022 to February 2022, Preceptor: Dr. Aimee Simpson, MD: simpsonai@bronsonhg.org (Children's Health)
· April 2022 to June 2022, Preceptor: Dr. Melissa Wagner: Melissa.Wagner7@va.govhronic (Adult & Geriatric Therapeutics & Management)
· July, 2022 to August 17, 2022, Preceptor: English Rex, FNP-C: (231) 301-2654
Community
2019-2021 Volunteer with Spectrum Health Medical Group/Grand Rapids Public School mentorship program
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Medical Group, OB/Gyn
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Breast Center, Mercy Health
08.2016 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Borgess Medical Center, Labor & Delivery
11.2009 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Battle Creek Health System. (OB, Gyn, Pediatrics)
05.2006 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Spring Arbor University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
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