Meghan Kostreba

• 180 hours of clinical experience in the CMIC and CaRe unit of HCMC
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
• Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
• Familiar with EPIC software
• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
• Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

HCMC- Pediatrics

Fairview Ridges- OB/Labor and Delivery

Abbot Northwestern- Cardiac care

Methodist- Medical Surgical

HCMC- Psychiatric

DaVita- Palliative care

• Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
• Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
• Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
• Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
• Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
• Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
• Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
• Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
• Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
• Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
• Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.

• Organized shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
• Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.