Meagan Ann Lavelle, RN, CPNP, CNS, PHN

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Simi Valley, CA 93065

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ab85b9@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

**/** –06/12 University of California, Los Angeles

Masters of Science in Nursing

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

Los Angeles, California

01/04 –12/07 University of San Francisco

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

San Francisco, California

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

09/12 – Present Salimpour Pediatric Medical Group, Inc.

Sherman Oaks, California

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & NextGen Clinical Liaison

Provide primary care in a busy private practice to patients from

infancy through adolescence. Obtain histories, perform physical

exams, provide diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic

issues. Provide anticipatory guidance and education. Core team

member and clinical liaison for the creation and implementation of

NextGen Healthcare Information System’s electronic health

records and electronic scheduling system.

05/10 – 10/12 Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA

Los Angeles, California

Per Diem Staff Nurse

Provide patient care in an acute hospital environment to patients in

the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, General Pediatrics, and

Hematology/Oncology units at both the Santa Monica and

Westwood Mattel Children’s Hospital campuses. Implement

assessment, counseling, documentation, and education for clients.

Supervise LVNs and non-licensed support staff. Administer clinical

skills according to hospital policies and standards of care.

Collaborate with physicians and medical teams regarding client

care.

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02/08 –06/10 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford

Palo Alto, California

Staff Nurse II

Provide patient care in an acute hospital environment to patients on

the inpatient hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant unit.

Implement assessment, counseling, documentation, and education

for clients. Unit leader for hospital’s Nursing Shared Leadership

program in Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition committee.

Unit leader for point of care testing committee. Mentor for the new

graduate Versant Residency program. Acted as unit preceptor for

newly hired staff and student nurses. Provide care according to

hospital policies and standards of care.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

10/12 – Present Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

08/12 – Present California Nurse Practitioner License

CA 22270

08/12 – Present California Clinical Nurse Specialist License

CA 3852

04/08 – Present Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses

Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification

02/08 – Present California Registered Nurse License

CA 719258

02/08 –Present California Registered Public Health Nurse License

CA 72995

02/08 –Present Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider

11/04 –Present Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider

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CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST STUDENT ROTATION

04/11 –12/11 Providence Tarzana Medical Center- Maternal and Child

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Student Preceptorship

Tarzana, California

Under the supervision of a CNS, prepared educational material for

patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive

Care Unit, and General Pediatrics. Developed and implemented

hospital policies including: blood transfusions in the NICU,

determination of pediatric brain death for organ donation,

therapeutic hypothermia, and Infliximab administration.

PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT ROTATIONS

04/12 –06/12 City Of Hope – Outpatient Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptorship

Duarte, California

Under the supervision of pediatric nurse practitioners, provided

specialized oncology care in an outpatient practice to patients from

infancy through adolescence. Obtained histories, performed

physical exams, provided treatment, and managed side effects of

treatments. Provided education regarding treatment plans and

common side effects. Participated in procedural sedation, lumbar

punctures, bone marrow aspirates, and intrathecal chemotherapy

administration. Emphasis on patients with acute lymphoblastic

leukemia.

09/11 –06/12 Ventura County Pediatric Diagnostic Center

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptorship

Ventura, California

Under the supervision of a pediatrician, provided primary care in a

busy practice to patients from infancy through adolescence.

Obtained histories, performed physical exams, provided diagnoses

and implemented treatment for acute and chronic issues. Provided

anticipatory guidance and education. Emphasis on wellness

promotion and illness prevention.

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06/11 –06/12 Salimpour Pediatric Medical Group – Van Nuys Office

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptorship

Van Nuys, California

Under the supervision of a pediatric nurse practitioner, provided

primary care in a busy private practice to patients from infancy

through adolescence. Obtained histories, performed physical

exams, provided diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic

issues. Provided anticipatory guidance and education.

HONORS & AWARDS

09/11 UCLA Benson Family Scholarship

09/10 UCLA University Fellowship

11/09 Recognition of Service Excellent Award -- Lucile Packard

Children’s Hospital at Stanford

12/07 Cum Laude – University of San Francisco

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

01/12 – present National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners – Member

02/08 – present Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses – Member

11/07 – present Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society, Beta Gamma– Member

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