MEREDITH WIDEMAN
State College,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience supporting patients with chronic health conditions through education, coaching, and evidence-based care. Experienced in patient counseling, medication and health history review, remote triage, and motivational lifestyle guidance. Background working in non-traditional healthcare environments including wellness clinics and plasma medicine, with strong expertise in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient engagement. Passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable health outcomes through nutrition, behavioral change, and personalized care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
State College, PA
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive health history reviews, medication reconciliation, and physical assessments to determine donor eligibility according to medical and regulatory guidelines.
- Provide patient education and counseling regarding test results, medical eligibility, and health risks in a supportive, patient-centered manner.
- Assess and manage adverse reactions and acute events, ensuring patient safety and appropriate clinical intervention.
- Contribute to the center quality program, monitoring clinical metrics and participating in root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement process improvements and patient safety initiatives.
- Serve as designated trainer for clinical and production staff, developing training plans and educating employees on clinical procedures and regulatory standards.
- Provide technical maintenance and troubleshooting for Terumo Rika plasmapheresis systems to ensure safe clinical operations.
- Participate in regional compliance review initiatives, auditing documentation and supporting adherence to standard operating procedures.
Plasma Processing Technologist
CSL Plasma
State College, PA
03.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Operations Supervisor
CSL Plasma
State College, PA
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily medical operations including clinical screening, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, and staff coordination.
- Directed the center’s CLIA program, ensuring regulatory compliance and competency validation for employees performing laboratory testing.
- Led staff training and continuing education for clinical personnel.
- Facilitated monthly clinical team meetings to review quality metrics, regulatory updates, and operational improvements.
- Oversaw medical equipment maintenance and supply management to support uninterrupted clinical operations.
- Maintained regulatory reporting with the Pennsylvania Department of Health regarding infectious disease screening results.
- Managed provider credential tracking and clinical certification compliance.
- Acted as the primary contact for patient inquiries and complaints, documenting and resolving cases through Salesforce CRM.
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
State College, PA
05.2020 - 11.2021
Substitute School Nurse
State College Area School District
State College, PA
12.2019 - 03.2020
Wellness Clinic Staff Nurse
Quest Diagnostics
State College, PA
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Provided motivational lifestyle counseling based on point-of-care biometric screening results.
- Educated patients on nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction, and chronic disease prevention.
Staff Nurse
BuxMont Cardiology & Emergency Departments
Multiple Locations
08.2005 - 09.2014
- Provided telephone and internet-based triage and medication guidance for cardiology patients.
- Supported patient care coordination and medication management in an outpatient cardiology practice.
- Delivered high-acuity emergency care in fast-paced ED settings, managing diverse patient populations including individuals with type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, and obesity-related complications.
- Provide patient education on diabetes management, medications, and lifestyle modifications, supporting safe discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Utilize strong communication and motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients in treatment adherence and health behavior change.
- Adapt quickly to varied clinical environments and electronic health record systems while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.
- Recognized for compassionate bedside manner, critical thinking, and the ability to build trust with patients during high-stress clinical encounters.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
California State University
Dominguez Hills, CA01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA01.2005
Skills
- Patient Education & Health Coaching
- Motivational Lifestyle Counseling
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Medication Review & Patient Counseling
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance (CLIA)
- Remote Triage & Patient Communication
- Salesforce CRM
- Google Workspace & Microsoft Office
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
07.2025 - Current
Plasma Processing Technologist
CSL Plasma
03.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Operations Supervisor
CSL Plasma
11.2021 - 01.2025
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
05.2020 - 11.2021
Substitute School Nurse
State College Area School District
12.2019 - 03.2020
Wellness Clinic Staff Nurse
Quest Diagnostics
03.2015 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse
BuxMont Cardiology & Emergency Departments
08.2005 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Masters of Science - Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
California State University