Mental Health Baton Rouge
Resume:
Megan Mayers
Clinical Supervisor, Pediatrics
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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Professionally trained RN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Work Experience
RN
Apollo Behaviror Health Hospital - Baton Rouge, LA January 2024 to Present
Assess aa types of mental health idiagnoses: i.e. schizophernia, Bipolar, substance abuse,depression, anxiety, psychosis,adhd, odd and many other mental health issues. Treat the mentally ill with the medication that is needed. Mother/Baby RN
Ochsner Health - Baton Rouge, LA
February 2020 to November 2023
Provided nursing care to a culturally diverse population of postpartum patients and their newborns Assessed and monitored for hemorrhaging
Communicated with physicians lab values.
Started and maintained IV therapy along with antibiotics to the postpartum patient and their newborn as needed.
Communicated and taught new moms how to care for herself and infant postpartum. Assess infants' vital signs and report to MD any abnormal findings. Clinical Supervisor, Pediatrics
OLOL Regional Medical Center - Baton Rouge, LA
February 2014 to April 2014
Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling, chart management, providing information and instructions to patients and coordinating patient flow. Performs selected nursing duties, including documenting patient history, vital signs, immunizations and allergies.
Prepares, stocks and cleans exam room and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment. Observes, records and reports (to physician) patient's condition and reaction to drugs and/or treatments. Instructs patient/family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues.
Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Provides leadership and demonstrates critical thinking ability in all areas of responsibility, treats all co-workers with respect, strives to enhance co-worker performance through cooperation and effective communication, and demonstrates hospitality and courtesy in all interactions. RN Case Manager
Regional Home Health - Baton Rouge, LA
November 2013 to February 2014
Supervise 15 LPN's to provide care to Extended Home Health Patients. Provide care to mainly pediatric patients who require constant care with all ADL's. Experience in Pompe disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Werdnig Hoffman disease, seizures, Diabetes, etc. Provide trachea, g-tube and wound care to these patients. Experience with ventilator settings.
Suction trachea PRN and perform trachea changes as needed. Perform re-certification, resumption of care, discharge process and admitting patients to Home Health. Perform extended head to toe assessment on EHH patients. School RN
Health Care Centers In Schools - Baton Rouge, LA
December 2008 to October 2013
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to students with acute illness and injuries within Health Centers in Schools nursing guidelines.
Refer students to school resource or hospital emergency room when appropriate Evaluate & update immunization records of every student enrolled in the school. Initiate and update student's plan of care as requested by Pupil Appraisal Services or Exceptional Student Services within established guidelines.
Perform hearing and vision screens.
Administer medications according to Nursing Protocol and physicians' orders. Orient new employees and serve as a mentor
Communicate with parent/guardian, support staff and school faculty as necessary concerning the student's health status while maintaining confidentiality. Provide preventive health education and counsel students, families and school staff on issues relating to the child's health.
Attends schools Open House.
Documentation of weekly supervisory visits with School Health Assistants Responsible for maintaining Continuing Education according to LSBN guidelines. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Mother/Baby RN
Woman's Hospital - Baton Rouge, LA
April 2006 to December 2008
Provided nursing care to a culturally diverse population of postpartum patients and their newborns Assessed and monitored for hemorrhaging postpartum. Assessed and maintained Magnesium Sulfate to the postpartum patient. Communicated with physicians lab values.
Started and maintained IV therapy along with antibiotics to the postpartum patient and their newborn as needed.
Communicated and taught new moms how to care for herself and infant postpartum. Assess infants' vital signs and report to MD any abnormal findings. Pediatric RN
Our Lady Of The Lake - Baton Rouge, LA
October 2005 to April 2006
Provided age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children and adolescents on a pediatric medical surgical
unit at Children's Hospital with varied diagnoses including, Cerebral Palsy, cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, respiratory diseases, heart defects, GI/GU diseases, etc. Executive Secretary
Louisiana Department Of Agriculture And Forestry - Baton Rouge, LA September 1997 to March 2003
Handled Workers' Compensation for the Department.
Typed employee job descriptions
Filed personnel actions on employees.
Mailed letters of inquiry to potential employees.
Assisted new employees with the proper paperwork.
Education
Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University - Hammond, LA
1997 to 1998
Associate of Science in Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake University
Skills
• Charting
• Patient care
• Patient education
• Documentation
• Quality assurance
• Data entry
• Case management
• Clinical documentation
• Medical records
• Records management
• Scheduling
• Training
• Hipaa
• Nursing
• EMR Systems
• Vital Signs
• Customer service
• Computer skills
• Medical terminology
Certifications and Licenses
RN License
Additional Information
Skills
Charting and clinical documentation Quality assurance Staff scheduling Team leadership
Patient assessments Direct patient care
Staff education and training Case management
Patient privacy Clinical abilities
HIPAA Patient education
Medical Records Management Data entry
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