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Megan McGuff

Parkville

Summary

Experienced Nurse Leader with over a decade in surgical services and a proven track record in clinical risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and strategic operational oversight. Adept at leading interdisciplinary teams, optimizing patient safety, and developing systems to enhance quality of care. Demonstrates strength in incident analysis, performance improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Seeking to leverage expertise in a Director of Risk Management role to drive healthcare quality and reduce liability exposure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Manager - CVOR

St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
07.2022 - Current
  • Directed operations of a high-acuity Cardiovascular Operating Room, managing 41 staff across multiple specialties.
  • Led Compliance initiatives to meet regulatory and accreditation standards, reducing procedural deviations.
  • Developed process improvements that enhanced patient outcomes and reduced surgical complications.
  • Conducted internal audits and incident reviews, promoting a just culture and improving error reporting.
  • Collaborated with infection prevention and quality teams to implement evidence-based risk reduction strategies.

Captain

United States Army Reserves
10.2002 - Current
  • Oversaw readiness and clinical operations for surgical support teams in field environments.
  • Led risk mitigation strategies in austere settings, maintaining zero-preventable harm benchmarks.
  • Trained soldiers on operational safety, medical documentation, and emergency protocols.
  • Streamlined operations, improving unit efficiency and morale.
  • Optimized resource allocation, bolstering operational effectiveness.

Operating Room RN

Kansas City VA
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Ensured procedural compliance with VA standards and federal regulations.
  • Contributed to safety reviews and reported adverse events through VA incident reporting system.
  • Supported quality initiatives focused on surgical risk prevention and veteran safety.

Operating Room RN

St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Participated in perioperative safety huddles and performance improvement projects.
  • Advocated for policy enhancements based on surgical site infection trends and patient feedback.
  • Mentored and developed nursing personnel, improving the quality of patient care.

Operating Room RN

AMN Healthcare
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Adapted to diverse facility policies and helped standardize workflows across multiple OR environments.
  • Facilitated safe care transitions and contributed to hospital quality improvement reporting.

Operating Room RN

University of Missouri Health Care
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments and identified perioperative risks.
  • Worked with quality assurance teams to monitor compliance and review adverse outcomes.
  • Implemented process improvements in the operating room, reducing turnover times and enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

Masters of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downer's Grove, IL
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downer's Grove, IL
04.2018

ADN - undefined

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
12.2013

Skills

  • Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance (CMS & Joint Commission)
  • Root Cause Analysis & Incident Reporting
  • Clinical Operations Management
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Planning & Resource Management

Certification

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

Timeline

Nurse Manager - CVOR

St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
07.2022 - Current

Operating Room RN

Kansas City VA
10.2021 - 07.2022

Operating Room RN

St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
09.2019 - 10.2021

Operating Room RN

AMN Healthcare
06.2016 - 09.2019

Operating Room RN

University of Missouri Health Care
01.2014 - 06.2016

Captain

United States Army Reserves
10.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

ADN - undefined

Columbia College

Masters of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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