Meghan Hubbs
Maryville
Summary
I have been a loyal registered nurse with Blount Memorial for almost 10 years on the same unit. One reason I chose to work at Blount is because my mother was born and adopted at the facility in 1966! It has always held a special place in my heart because without her there would be no me! Secondly, my very first hospital clinicals were completed at Blount and I just remember every one being so caring and kind and thought what a great environment to work. I started my very first nursing job at Blount with orientation of taking on a maximum of 6 patients and within 2 weeks of getting off orientation we started having to take 10 patients. I was scared to death not knowing if I could give my best care to each patient but somehow I managed! I learned that my number one skill became time management. I don't think I ever had a patient say they felt forgotten by me and that made me feel so accomplished! I love working with patients who come in with a goal in mind...leaving better than they were. As a post-op nurse it was great to see these patients achieve their goal and to know I had a hand in helping them makes my heart so full! I have always wanted to be a Labor and Delivery nurse but was never given the opportunity since our clinical hospital was shutting down their L&D unit. I was once asked why I would want to do labor and delivery because even though it's mostly happy times there is the chance of a sad moment and my response was, "yes I know but even in sad moments I want to be there for my patient through it all, I will be a shoulder to cry on if needed, I will be an open ear to listen to their worries, I will be their friend and voice if wanted, and I hope to leave my mark on them happy or sad! If you were in a bad situation wouldn't you want to feel seen and safe and like everything will be okay in the end?". I have always been a "home body" and once I am familiar with somewhere I don't want to leave it but I just don't feel appreciated or safe at my current position anymore which is why I am trying to find a new "home".
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
02.2017 - Current
- Assign appropriate acuity patients to each nurse to guarantee proper care and treatment throughout the shift.
- Assess patient/family health history to allow more knowledge into their care during admission.
- Monitor laboratory results to observe any changes in patient that may not yet be known externally.
- Report any abnormal or concerning findings to the physician at all times.
- Read all physician notes to help acquire a comprehensive subjective and objective findings during patient care.
- Communicate with doctors and co-workers with clear, concise, and meaningful statements.
- Implement patient safety upon arrival and exiting the room by checking bed placement in lowest position, call light/patient belongings within arms reach, comfortable position of patient in bed or chair to prevent pressure sores, manage pain to allow patient to heal and recover, allow patient to use restroom while staff is in room to assess movement/stability of patient, and assess any monitors/pumps to ensure proper function.
- Reduce medical errors by following correct processes to allow for safe patient interactions.
- Create a care plan based on individuality of patient and set reasonable goals.
- Provide patient and family members education on every medication, procedure, and testing that could be needed during their stay.
- Allow patients to voice their concerns and follow through with any needed actions to help them.
- Perform all needed nursing skills accurately to prepare patients for their excellent care.
- Acknowledge any cultural/religious belief to allow for safe and unbiased care.
- Be open minded of any and all course of treatments the patient may or may not desire while still warranting their safety.
- Manage time appropriately to allow full benefits to the patients.
- Comply with HIPPA no matter what situation could arise.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Continue learning opportunities to improve patient care.
- Remain a reliable worker by showing up each shift early and on time.
- Maintain calm/positive demeanor during an emergency or escalating situation to help patient feel they are protected and cared for.
- Aid in care for ALL patients not just assigned patients to allow a supportive environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN12-2016
Skills
- Direct patient total care
- Pre- and Post-operative care for neurosurgery, bariatric, total joint, and general surgery
- Wound management
- Infection safety protocols
- Precise documentation
- Patient engagement/communication skills
- Rehabilitation in stability and strength
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient cardiac assessment
- Training new staff members on unit/computers
- Student precepting
- Strong nursing skills/therapies
- Appropriate and effective pain management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College