Megan Vrooman
Lancaster
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Supervisor RN at Piedmont Medical Center, adept in patient care assessment and critical thinking. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Skilled in managing post-cardiac procedures and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving treatment outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor RN, Cardiovascular Telemetry
Piedmont Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborate closely with doctors and staff to clearly communicate patient care plans with patients and their families
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
- Responded to patient complaints and concerns, restoring trust and maintaining clinic reputation for quality care.
- Train new nursing staff on departmental best practices for patient care and communication
- Provide support and assistance to staff to ensure proper patient care is being provided within the scope of practice while following hospital policies and procedures.
- Create staff assignments for oncoming shift
- Perform Blood Audits for our unit
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC05.2013
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Expert in Post cardiac catheterization sheath pulls
- Chest Tube Management
- Management of Foley catheters, PEG tubes, NG tubes and Drains
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Preceptor for New Grads, New Hires and Senior Nursing Students
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Cardiac Vascular Nursing, Board Certified
- CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
08.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Supervisor RN, Cardiovascular Telemetry
Piedmont Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2020
- BLS
- ACLS
- Cardiac Vascular Nursing, Board Certified
- CPI
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
York Technical College
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