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Meredith Cantrell

Elora

Summary

Dynamic Community Registered Nurse Navigator with extensive experience at Lincoln Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and emergency response. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and strong clinical reasoning. Skilled in medication administration and team coordination, fostering community partnerships to enhance health education and wellbeing.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Registered Nurse Navigator

University of Tennessee
08.2022 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Educated community members and caregivers on vaccine instructions and general health practices.
  • Acknowledged contributor to research published in national health news https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/13/5/452
  • Gained partnerships with many different groups and members of the community to promote overall health and wellbeing of citizens

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Lincoln Medical Center
05.2013 - Current
  • Responsibilities include charge nurse, house supervisor, and department director throughout my tenure in this emergency department. I currently help staff the department and work as a charge nurse or registered nurse in the department.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Nursing

Martin Methodist College
Pulaski TN
05-2013

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School
Fayetteville TN
05-2009

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Family education
  • ACLS, PALS, STABLE, BLS, TNCC, and NRP certifications
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Team coordination

Timeline

Community Registered Nurse Navigator

University of Tennessee
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Lincoln Medical Center
05.2013 - Current

Nursing

Martin Methodist College

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School
Meredith Cantrell