Meghan Ellsworth
Green Castle
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Adair County Health Department
2022.10 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and wound care.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses, alleviating stress and promoting optimal wellness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Implemented effective infection control measures within the home setting, reducing risk of illness transmission among family members.
- Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when evaluating complex situations in order to make informed decisions regarding patient safety.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, blood draw, tracheostomy care efficiently while maintaining strict infection control measures.
RN Staff Nurse
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
2021.05 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SCMH
2019.08 - 2021.05
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
CNA
Sullivan County Memorial Hosptial
2017.11 - 2019.06
- Gathered and documented patient vital signs on Acute or skilled basis
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Minimized infection risk for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment and devices
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN and or LPNs informed of changes
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
2016.11 - 2017.11
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs prior to, during, and after completion of hemodialysis.
- Aseptic technique used prior to venipuncture of patient's available access.
- Permcath dressing changes and/or tego changes completed as assigned per RN.
- Monitoring of patients for continued homeostasis throughout treatment; every 30 minutes or sooner per RN instruction
- Constant review and/or adjustment of arterial and venous pressure as needed for safe and comfortable completion of hemodialysis.
- Provided patient education.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Patient Care Tech./ Unit Clerk
Sanderling Renal Services, LLC
2016.04 - 2016.10
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Initiated hemodialysis treatment after successful aseptic technique cannulation of available access.
- Successful completion of duties as assigned/requested by charge nurse.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville, MO08.2019
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Hemodialysis
DCI
633 Church St. Suite Nashville, TN 372032017
Certified Medication Technician - undefined
Twin Pines Adult Care Center
2008
High School Diploma -
Kirksville High School
1300 S Cottage Grove; Kirksville, MO2002
Certified Nurses Assitant - undefined
Kirksville Area Vocational Technical Cetnter
1300 S. Cottage Grove; Kirksville, MO2002
Skills
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Professional bedside manner
- Lab equipment operation
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Talented public speaker
- Word processing
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Maintains confidentiality
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- IV certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Adair County Health Department
2022.10 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
2021.05 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
SCMH
2019.08 - 2021.05
CNA
Sullivan County Memorial Hosptial
2017.11 - 2019.06
Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
2016.11 - 2017.11
Patient Care Tech./ Unit Clerk
Sanderling Renal Services, LLC
2016.04 - 2016.10
Associate Degree In Nursing -
North Central Missouri College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kirksville Area Technical Center
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Hemodialysis
DCI
Certified Medication Technician - undefined
Twin Pines Adult Care Center
High School Diploma -
Kirksville High School
Certified Nurses Assitant - undefined
Kirksville Area Vocational Technical Cetnter
- BLS
- ACLS
- IV certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
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