REBECCA MYERS
Cameron Regional Medical Center
Maysville,MO
4
Certifications
22
years of professional experience
Dynamic healthcare professional specializing in surgical care, dedicated to achieving optimal patient-centered outcomes. Proven track record of impactful contributions to patient stabilization and effective care coordination. Recognized as a collaborative team player, consistently demonstrating adaptability and reliability to ensure seamless operations in fast-paced healthcare environments. Comprehensive clinical background in acute care, LTACH wound care, care management, and nursing education enhances the ability to navigate complex patient conditions, treatment plans, transitions of care, and documentation with expertise.
Work History
RN OR Circulator/Team Leader
3 Years 4 Months- Maintained accurate electronic documentation, coordinating patient care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless treatment.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other departments to support safe patient care.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and blood products while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated operating room workflow, ensuring equipment, supplies, and team readiness before procedures.
- Verified patient identity, consent, and procedure details to support safe surgical preparation.
- Monitored sterile technique and intervened promptly to protect patient safety throughout procedures.
- Documented intraoperative care, specimen handling, and count verification with accuracy and consistency.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing post-operative care and instructions.
Registered Nurse — Wound Care Coordinator / Department Educator, LTACH
1 Year- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and documented wound care details and patient information in EPIC to ensure accurate care continuity.
- Assessed wound staging, selected appropriate dressing materials, and recorded wound measurements and photographs to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Worked with nursing leadership and infection prevention to support patient safety and best practices.
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Educated nursing staff and served as a qualified evaluator and educator for annual competency.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated patients and families on dressing changes, infection prevention, and home care instructions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff, physicians, and therapists to support consistent wound management workflows.
Registered Nurse — Care Management, Inpatient
2 Years 8 Months- Reviewed charting to confirm medical necessity for continued hospital stay.
- Obtained and planned post-acute care services and coordinated potential admissions with outside facilities.
- Reviewed plans of care with patients, families, and physicians daily to ensure patient goals were being met.
- Coordinated acute and emergent hospital-to-hospital transfers, including ambulance and air transport.
- Assisted with acute and emergent hospital-to-hospital transfers, including ambulance and air transfers.
- Conducted daily reviews of plans of care with patients, families, and physicians to align treatment with patient goals.
Assistant Nursing Professor
10 Months- Instructed junior BSN students in Health Assessment and Pediatric courses in didactic and clinical settings, enhancing their foundational nursing skills.
- Increased student engagement through the use of technology-enhanced learning tools in lectures and practical sessions.
- Delivered clinical instruction utilizing diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate varied learning styles and improve student engagement.
- Developed nursing curriculum aligned with accreditation standards and program learning outcomes.
- Delivered classroom and clinical instruction using evidence-based teaching methods and assessment tools.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments, exams, simulations, and clinical evaluations.
Registered Nurse — Utilization Review
1 Year 9 Months- Collaborated with physicians regarding eligibility requirements for inpatient versus observation level of care.
- Completed reviews in InterQual to determine level of care.
- Assessed diagnosis and procedure codes to establish appropriate level of care in compliance with regulations.
- Completed secondary reviews in InterQual to determine continued-stay criteria.
- Reviewed patient charting to determine the need for continued hospital stay.
- Managed appeal processes for denied patient stays to ensure timely reviews.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
7 Years 10 Months- Administered medications, IV therapy, and treatments using evidence-based pediatric nursing practices.
- Assessed pediatric patients, prioritized care needs, and coordinated interventions with interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and clinical status, responding quickly to patient changes.
- Educated families on care plans, medications, and discharge instructions using clear, compassionate communication.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, elevating overall skill level of pediatric care team.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Surgical Care Coordination
Care Management
Clinical Documentation Review
EPIC / EMR
Patient condition monitoring
Diagnosis & Procedure Codes
Acute Care
Physician Collaboration
Care coordination
Clinical judgment
Patient Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License
Timeline
RN OR Circulator/Team Leader
Cameron Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse — Wound Care Coordinator / Department Educator, LTACH
Mosaic Life Care
05.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Assistant Nursing Professor
Benedictine College
07.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Registered Nurse — Care Management, Inpatient
Mosaic Life Care
09.2019 - 05.2022Read More
Registered Nurse — Utilization Review
Mosaic Life Care
04.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mosaic Life Care
10.2004 - 08.2012Read More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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Chamberlain University
Master of Science in Nursing from Nursing Education
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