Merideth Chapman
Lincoln,IL
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY - Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Empowerme Wellness
05.2023 - Current
- Role includes providing primary care services in the home environment, assisted living or memory care facility, coordinating care with PCP and specialists, providing PCM/CCM.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Traditions Health Care
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Education provided to patient and families regarding palliative and hospice care services.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
11.2021 - 12.2022
- FNP-C, CCM/Long Term Care Team – Signify Health, ∙ I performed health risk assessments as well as ongoing case management for individuals, enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, residing in skilled and custodial long term care and assisted living facilities covering the state of Illinois to aid in identification of co-morbid conditions and create plans of care that were member driven
- Objectives included assisting with the transition of skilled and custodial care residents back into the community, coordinating community agencies for services and supports that allow them to live as independently as possible
- My oversight reduces emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations
- I coordinate the care of both skilled and custodial care with their physicians, specialists, therapists and utilization review while also implementing a post-discharge plan to provide for a successful transition back into the community.
Nurse Case Manager
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
07.2015 - 11.2021
- I provide ongoing case management for individuals, enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, residing in both skilled and custodial care in long term care facilities around central and southern Illinois
- I assist with the transition of skilled care residents back into the community coordinating community agencies for services and supports that allow them to live as independently as possible
- For residents in custodial care, I ensure that they are receiving quality care and preventative health services
- I coordinate the care of both skilled and custodial care with their physicians, specialists, therapists and utilization review while also implementing a post-discharge plan to provide for a successful transition back into the community
- Merideth Chapman’s Resume 1 of 2 ∙ I was responsible for mentoring/training new case managers for the long-term care team to include continued training on documentation specific to long term care case management and functioning as a resource for them in an ongoing capacity
- I received the Molina Volunteer of the Year award in 2018 for my work in Haiti, building and staffing a clinic that provides primary care services in an isolated region.
Nurse Manager
Substance Abuse, Lincoln Prairie Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2015
- I coordinated the care of a 23 bed unit that specialized in the treatment of dual-diagnosis patients that were inpatient for both mental illness and substance abuse
- I managed a core staff of 12 nurses and 18 behavioral health specialists while providing care to an average of 18-23 patients
- I coordinated their care with their physicians, therapists and utilization review while also implementing a post-discharge plan to provide for a successful transition back into the community
- Saw successful transitions to home with ongoing outpatient treatment with a less than .05% 30-day readmission rate to the hospital
- Employee of the Quarter – Spring 2015, Recognized for work with patients, providers and insurers.
Staff Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
06.2001 - 05.2012
- Responsible for covering all areas of the department from triage, urgent care, acute care to trauma
- Trained as a Super-User to function as a staff and provider resource as department and hospital transitioned to EHR
- PALS Instructor
Air Traffic Controller
U.S. Army
08.1987 - 12.1990
- Organized and lead a team of skilled professionals in the creation of small landing zones and coordinated with other branches of service, to include international cohorts, during joint mobilizations and deployments providing air support
- Instilled critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously ∙ Schofield Barracks Volunteer of the Year Award – 1990 Awarded for the creation of the “Family Support Group”, initially created at the unit level, but adopted at the battalion and brigade level in 1990
- The Family Support Group model has now been adopted by all branches of the military.
Education
Master’s Degree Nursing (MSN) -
Chamberlain University
Addison, ILBachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Addison, ILADN -
Heartland Community College
Skills
- Routine Patient Testing
- Family Support
- Operational Standards
- Preventive Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
Affiliations
Member | American Association of Nurse Practitioners 09/2021 – Present
Board Member | Harvest of Talents-International Disaster Emergency Service 01/2018 – Current ∙ Coordinate local fundraising efforts benefiting worldwide hunger.
Member | Zonta International 07/2019 – Current ∙ International service organization with the mission of advancing the status of women
Merideth Chapman’s Resume 2 of 2
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Empowerme Wellness
05.2023 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Traditions Health Care
01.2023 - 05.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
11.2021 - 12.2022
Nurse Case Manager
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
07.2015 - 11.2021
Nurse Manager
Substance Abuse, Lincoln Prairie Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
06.2001 - 05.2012
Air Traffic Controller
U.S. Army
08.1987 - 12.1990
Master’s Degree Nursing (MSN) -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
ADN -
Heartland Community College
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