Samantha Megilligan
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient care, clinical practice, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in patient assessment, community outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a proven ability to enhance care quality and improve patient outcomes. Recognized for excellence in nursing through multiple Daisy Awards, demonstrating a consistent commitment to patient-centered care and advocacy. Dynamic leader and mentor with a successful track record of supporting staff development, team coordination, and community engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted community health screenings for diverse community populations, including blood pressure, A1C, cholesterol, and mental health assessments to identify health risks and promote early intervention.
- Provided patient education and referrals to improve health outcomes, increase awareness of chronic disease management, and support access to community resources.
- Managed patient flow, reviewed medical orders, and educated families on care plans. Provided high-quality patient care on fast-paced Intermediate Care Unit.
Clinic Director
Expedition Mental Health
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Direct clinic operations at a mental health practice specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and smooth day-to-day workflows.
- Provided specialized care in psychedelic-assisted therapy, ensuring adherence to therapeutic protocols and patient safety.
- Coordinated scheduling, billing, supplies, and documentation to enhance clinic development and improve patient communication and safety standards.
Clinic Coordinator
Wild Health
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed daily operations for integrative health clinic, streamlining scheduling, billing, patient communication, and IV infusion services.
- Facilitated daily functions of integrative health clinic, improving patient care delivery and experience.
- Conducted in office screenings, tracked outcomes, maintained EMRs, and ensured accurate charting of infusions.
- Oversaw supplies and medications, acted as key liaison for patients and staff, co-coordinated Wild Health Summit to enhance community engagement.
Registered Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 09.2020
- Delivered high-quality patient care in acute care setting, serving as charge nurse to ensure optimal team coordination.
- Coordinated patient flow, reviewed medical orders, and educated families on care plans to promote understanding and compliance.
- Precepted nursing students and onboarded new staff, enhancing clinical competencies and adherence to best practices.
- Honored with multiple Daisy Awards and several additional nominations for excellence in nursing.
Education
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12-2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Community outreach & education
- Professional collaboration
- Team coordination
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- AED Training
- Registered Nurse (Kentucky Board of Nursing)
Awards
Daisy Award Recipient
- February 2016
- June 2017
- February 2019
- April 2019 (Team Award)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Clinic Director
Expedition Mental Health
07.2023 - 10.2025
Clinic Coordinator
Wild Health
06.2020 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 09.2020
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University