Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Personal Statement
Timeline
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Merideth Lahoud

Merideth Lahoud

Indian Trail

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in cardiology and hospital medicine, excelling in patient-centered care in both acute and chronic condition management. Proven expertise in EPIC and Cerner systems, enhancing documentation efficiency. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration while providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine

Novant Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
  • Moonlight pool for Novant Health Internal Care Specialists (NHICS) completing admissions, rounding on admitted patients during acute illness, and discharging patients when medical stable.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in electronic medical records systems, streamlining documentation processes and optimizing efficiency.
  • Implements preventative measures for at-risk individuals, reducing hospital readmissions and decreasing healthcare costs.
  • Educates patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and improve overall wellbeing.
  • Collaborates closely with physicians to develop effective treatment strategies for complex medical conditions.


Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute
11.2023 - Current
  • Performs comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provides medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute cardiovascular conditions.
  • Clinic with up to 17 patients per day managing general cardiology, vascular and heart failure patients.
  • Inpatient rounding on admitted cardiovascular patients.

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Heart And Vascular Institute
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Specialty Ambulatory Registered Nurse with Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute, working with Interventional, General and Electrophysiology providers
  • Worked with patients and clinical teams to develop management plans to improve management of chronic cardiac condition and reduce hospital admissions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Performed sterile technique in preparation for and while assisting during office vascular procedures.

Heart Failure Nurse Navigator

Novant Health
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Served as Congestive Heart Failure Navigator for Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center 2021-2023; served on Length of Stay and Efficiency and Efficacy committee.

Case Manager

Corvel
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Worked with patients who suffered injury while on the job and worked as their RN navigator while navigating the Workers' Compensation case
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Heart And Vascular Institute
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Specialty Ambulatory Registered Nurse with Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute, working with Interventional, General and Electrophysiology providers
  • Worked with patients and clinical teams to develop management plans to improve management of chronic cardiac condition and reduce hospital admissions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Performed sterile technique in preparation for and while assisting during office vascular procedures.

Registered Nurse

Atrium Health
05.2014 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided care and management of post-operative cardiovascular patients on Cardiac Step Down Unit.
  • Responded to hospital-wide emergencies as part of the Rapid Response Team
  • Served on Infection Prevention Committee

Education

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
08.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
12.2013

Skills

  • EPIC and Cerner Electronic Medical Record experience
  • Astute assessment skills
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Patient and family focused
  • Problem resolution capacity
  • Chest pain management expert
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • Society for Vascular Nursing
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Certification

  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Certified in Adult-Gerontology, (ACNPC-AG)
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • Cardiovascular Nursing Board Certification (CVRN-BC) 2017-2022

Personal Statement

I entered the healthcare field as a new mom after a meaningful experience with my nurses during the delivery of my first child.  Though I did not know from a young age I wanted to work in healthcare, I always had a passion for connection with individuals and to serve my community. My nursing career in both the professional and volunteer opportunities it has afforded me, has provided that environment to connect with individuals around me while making a meaningful impact in their life during some of the most critical moments during their personal story.  Maya Angelou once stated, "They may not remember your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel".  I feel it is a true honor and privilege to have the opportunity to put that sentiment into action in my daily practice.  I am grateful to found a career I am truly passionate about and one in which I will never be able to stop growing and learning, as medicine is constantly changing.  When I am not in my professional element, I enjoy spending time with my three children, singing and traveling. 

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine

Novant Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Heart And Vascular Institute
02.2023 - 10.2024

Heart Failure Nurse Navigator

Novant Health
10.2021 - 02.2023

Case Manager

Corvel
03.2019 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Heart And Vascular Institute
08.2018 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse

Atrium Health
05.2014 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Appalachian State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Piedmont Community College