Meggan Viemeister
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. Strong leadership skills demonstrated by precepting new staff and advocating for patients and families in complex medical situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital
11.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff on orientation, providing education and preparing them for independent patient care.
Registered Nurse
Rice Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Cared for patients with complex medical conditions requiring hospitalization.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Served in the role of charge nurse. Creating safe patient care assignments, modeling positive behaviors for staff, and responding to patient concerns and complaints.
Registered Nurse
St. Cloud State University
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Assisted in creating a new RN role for the student health services program to help the clinic run smoother.
- Triaged students needing to be seen with illness or questions, assessed severity, scheduled appointments, and collaborated with providers.
- Assisted with obtaining prior authorization from insurance companies for medical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governers University
Millcreek, UT03-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridgwater College
Willmar, MN05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise And Sports Science
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN05-2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Relationship building
Excellence in writing and research
I received an award for a research paper I had written about community health and disease prevention and education from Western Governors University.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital
11.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rice Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
St. Cloud State University
10.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governers University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridgwater College
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise And Sports Science
Hamline University
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