Megan Vincent

Experience

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  Ball State University

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Graduate Assistant

  Exercise leader in the Adult Physical Fitness Program and exercise testing technician• Performed exercise testing: treadmill and cycle max/submaximal tests, DXA scans, pulmonary function testing, resting ECGs, skin fold measurements and phlebotomy• Trained in carotid intima-media thickness measurements using GE ultra-sound equipment• Created individualized exercise prescriptions in aerobic and resistance training and stretching routines• Monitored blood pressures, heart rates, signs, symptoms, weight, blood glucose, and oxygen saturation during rest, exercise and recovery Show less

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  Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

  May 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Assistant

  • Worked in Phase II and Phase III Cardiopulmonary, Oncology, and Bariatric Rehabilitation• Conducted patient orientations, performed assessments, and created individualized exercise prescriptions• Experience in telemetry monitoring including heart rhythms, arrhythmias, and ectopy• Observed Phase I inpatient exercise, heart failure rounding, cardiolite treadmill testing, EECP treatment, ECHO, PCI/Stent and sleep lab study• Led education classes on stretching routines, resistance bands, harmonica exercises, and Laughter Yoga Show less

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  Tomball Regional Medical Center

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Exercise Physiologist

  • Work in Phase I and II Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation• Act as a class leader providing daily direction and education• Provide education on the topics of: disease prevention, risk factor reduction, cardiac and pulmonary medications, stress management, nutritional needs, maintaining pulmonary equipment, pulmonary breathing exercises and current exercise guidelines• Create exercise prescriptions and evaluate patient work levels• Monitor weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and oxygen saturation before, during and after exercise• Responsible for continuous telemetry monitoring, data entry, session notes, progress notes, completion of ITP’s, and communicating with physicians regarding patient progression• Responsible for submitting patient care charges• Responsible for patient orientations and discharges• Assist program coordinator with AACVPR program certification process Show less

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  St. Joseph's Medical Center

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  Exercise Physiologist

  • Worked in outpatient Phases II-IV Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program• Created exercise prescriptions and evaluated patient work levels• Monitored telemetry, data entry, session notes, progress notes, completion of ITPs, and communicated with physicians regarding patient progression

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  UCHealth

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  Exercise Physiologist

  • Managed department Phase I inpatient program: responsible for inpatient recruitment, referrals, education, and exercise programing• Worked in outpatient Phases II-IV Cardiac Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program• Created exercise prescriptions and evaluated patient work levels• Monitored telemetry, data entry, session notes, progress notes, completion of ITPs, and communicated with physicians regarding patient progression

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  St. Anthony Hospital

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  Registered Nurse

  • Provided high-quality patient centered care to critically ill cardiac, surgical, and medical ICU patients utilizing patient assessment and critical thinking skills• Managed CABG, valve replacement, STEMI, PCI, TAVR, watchman, pacemaker, post code, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, GI bleed, stroke and post-surgical patients• Facilitated communications and collaborations with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of critically ill patients• Promoted optimal health, well-being, and safety of each patient in accordance with evidence-based practice guidelines and current patient care standards• Proficient in continuous ECG and 12-lead ECG monitoring and interpretation• Competent in management of patients undergoing CRRT, balloon pump, impella, pulmonary artery catheter and FloTrack• Assisted with the insertion and management of central lines, hemodialysis catheters, arterial lines, ET tubes, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, and sheaths• Adept in placement and management of IVs, NG/OG tubes, esophageal/rectal temperature probes, bum bags, rectal tubes and foley catheters Show less

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  Surgical Care Affiliates LLC

  Feb 2022 - now

  Registered Nurse

  • Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures• Interpret patient vital signs from various noninvasive and invasive monitors • Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes, various anesthesia techniques, and surgical or procedural interventions • Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer: Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score, and Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System as defined by organizational policy• Develop and implement an individualized patient perianesthesia plan of care • Participate in unit performance improvement projects, team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles Show less