Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Meagan Ann Lavelle, RN, CPNP, CNS, PHN
Simi Valley, CA 93065
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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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