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Meredith Langmead, RN, BS, CPN, CHPPN

Dedham,MA

Summary

Skilled Registered Nurse and Program Manager successful at overseeing a pediatric palliative care program. Demonstrated track record of achievement over 17+ years of experience in pediatric nursing. First-rate communication, interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Pedi Pal Program Manager

Good Shepherd Community Care
Newton , MA
03.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for managing a team of 12 palliative care health professionals providing home based services to children with life-limiting diagnoses and their families
  • .Responsible for daily operations needed to run the Pedi Pal program, including: receiving referrals, managing the program wait list, communicating with families prior to admission and as indicated, collaborating with hospital and community medical providers, internal documentation and payroll
  • Attendance in all agency management and upper leadership meetings

Pedi Pal/Pediatric Hospice Registered Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care
Newton, MA
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each palliative and hospice patient in collaboration with their primary medical team
  • Worked within an interdisciplinary palliative care team to provide exemplary palliative and hospice care to patients and their families
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and medical teams by utilizing supportive communication and active listening skills
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs

Pediatric Cardiology Registered Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
03.2006 - 01.2018
  • Administered nursing care to pediatric cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical interventions
  • Expert knowledge of pediatric cardiac anomalies, medications, surgeries and interventions
  • Worked within a team of 90+ RN's to provide expert in-patient care to patients and their families
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment
  • Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Franciscan Children's Hospital
Brighton, MA
02.2005 - 03.2006
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children
  • Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities
  • Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Laboure College
Milton, MA
12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

Keene State College
Keene, NH
05.1996

Skills

  • Expert knowledge of pediatric nursing
  • Program leadership
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Budget coordination
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Professional writing
  • Operations management

Certification

Certified Pediatric Nurse

Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse

Professional Accomplishments

October 2021- Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts Annual Education Conference

Conference Presenter

Topic- Staying Connected: Pros and Cons of telehealth in Pediatric Palliative Care

October 2021- Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center

Chosen to participate in the Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nursing Examination Development Committee (CHPPN EDC), 3 year term

November 2021- Courageous Parents Network

Provider of the Year Nominee

Timeline

Pedi Pal Program Manager

Good Shepherd Community Care
03.2021 - Current

Pedi Pal/Pediatric Hospice Registered Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care
01.2018 - 03.2021

Pediatric Cardiology Registered Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
03.2006 - 01.2018

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Franciscan Children's Hospital
02.2005 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Laboure College

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

Keene State College

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