Meghan E. Blair
acp8ry@r.postjobfree.com
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Education
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA May 2015
Master’s of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health
GPA: 3.53/4.0, Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society
Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience
GPA: 3.25/4.0
Licenses and Certifications
Psychiatric Mental Health-Nurse Practitioner May 2015
Board Eligible
Massachusetts Registered Professional Nurse August 2014
#RN2295488
Heathcare Provider CPR Certified
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student Experience
Pembroke Partial Hospital, Pembroke, MA
Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Performed initial intake evaluations with child and guardian and developed a treatment plan
Performed assessment of function, diagnosis, and management of psychotropic medications
Facilitate and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adolescents using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy
Collaborated with clinicians, patient care providers, parental guardians, department of children and families, and school counselors to achieve continuity of care
Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Fall 2014
Performed initial intake evaluations and developed a treatment plan
Performed assessment of function, diagnosis, and management of psychotropic medications
Facilitate and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adults using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy
Collaborated with clinicians, patient care providers, significant others, and family members to achieve continuity of care
Nursing Student Experience
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Boston, MA Summer 2014
Nursing Synthesis Practice
Synthesized knowledge from classroom education and clinical experience for treatment of patients in Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Performed the role of Registered Nurse while anticipating acute and long-term treatment goals
Followed strict chemotherapy research protocols, comforted patients and families, and collaborated with care providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Arbour Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA Spring 2014
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Managed the mental health concerns of patients in acute, long term, and detoxification units
Developed working understanding of psychopharmacologic and therapeutic treatment rationale
Participated in patient interviews, assessments, and until milieu activities
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA Spring 2014
Child Health
Assessed pediatric stages of development and tailored patient care accordingly
Refined skills in pediatric physical assessment, medication administration, and nursing interventions
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Spring 2014
Childbearing/Maternal Health
Performed postpartum maternal and newborn assessments, medication administration, and discharge teaching
Identified maternal and infant acute care needs and applied appropriate nursing interventions
Assisted in the labor and delivery process
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless; The Barbara McInnis House, Boston, MA Fall 2013
Community Health
Delivered medical respite care to chronically homeless individuals
Refined skills in physical assessment, medication administration, patient education, and patient advocacy
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Fall 2013
Adult Health Medical/Surgical
Provided care for patients presenting with a variety of acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and pre and post-operation
Practiced physical assessment, laboratory analysis, and pharmacologic administration
Engaged in patient teaching, resource establishment, and support for patients upon discharge
Related Experience
Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Brighton, MA August 2012- September 2013
Certified Nursing Assistant Seton 7 East (Medical/Surgical)
Provided direct patient care as indicated by nursing and medical care providers
Helped patients perform activities of daily living and provided additional patient service as directed by patient
Emptied drains, collected specimen samples, completed EKGs, and vital signs
Assisted nurses with necessary tasks and interventions, assisted in emergency situations
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA July 2011- January 2012
Nurse Practitioner Assistant in Breast Center
Created, updated, and organized patient charts with pertinent information
Checked in patients, completed vital signs, assisted nurse practitioners and surgeons with necessary tasks
Comforted distressed clients and family members