Meredith Van Dyne
Splendora
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Houston Methodist Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and emergency response coordination. Proven track record in mentoring staff and optimizing resource allocation, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Skilled in critical thinking and quality assurance, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands
01.2018 - Current
- Charge Nurse for a 32-bed Post-Surgical Unit.
- Preceptor for new relief and full-time charge nurses
- Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Evaluated and planned daily staffing resources based on operational needs.
- Monitored medical charts while providing compassionate care to patients and families.
- Mentored and trained new staff while offering ongoing support to all team members.
- Liaised with doctors and administrators to communicate protocol changes effectively.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all operations.
- Recorded and maintained accurate reports to support decision-making processes.
- Maintained crash carts to guarantee readiness for emergencies.
- Lead daily interdisciplinary rounds on all patients in the unit, ensuring comprehensive care and collaboration among all healthcare professionals.
- Completed an RN III project aimed to reduce post operation Pulmonary embolisms in Bariatric patients
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital – Med-Surg
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Successfully completion of Graduate Nurse Residency program
- Conducted primary care assessments for patients upon floor entry.
- Performed physical examinations and gathered comprehensive health histories.
- Educated patients on current health issues and at-home healthcare practices.
- Managed all levels of care, including support during code blue and CERT situations.
- Interpreted patient information to make critical care decisions.
- Coordinated necessary care in collaboration with various medical professionals.
- Supervised care provided by healthcare personnel, including LPNs and nurse aides.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Governors University
05.2015
Phlebotomy Certification -
Lone Star College
02.2013
Associates of Science -
Lone Star College
12.2012
High School -
New Caney High School
01.2004
Skills
- Team leadership and management
- Emergency response coordination
- Patient assessment and advocacy
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Time management skills
- Quality assurance practices
- Critical thinking abilities
- Resource allocation expertise
- Clinical leadership and governance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration techniques
- Training and mentoring programs
- Patient evaluation and care strategies
- Intravenous therapy management skills
- Health information privacy compliance
Certification
- Medical Surgical Nursing (Medsurg-BC)
- ACLS certified
- Certified Phlebotomist
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Excellence Bronze Award 2020
- Excellent Nurse Clinician 2024
- Evidence Base Nursing Poster Presenter 2023
Commitees & Organizations
- Peer Review member 01/2021 through current
- Patient Safety and Quality House Wide Committee 01/2019 through current
- Orthopedic Committee Member 01/2018 through Current
- Bariatric Committee Member 01/2018 through Current
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital – Med-Surg
07.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Governors University
Phlebotomy Certification -
Lone Star College
Associates of Science -
Lone Star College
High School -
New Caney High School
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