Megan Pope

Experience

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  United States Postal Service

  Oct 2005 - Jul 2007

  Data Conversion Operator

  ➢ Responsible for processing mail through a remote bar encoding system that determines the proper zip or delivery point bar code for each mail piece. ➢ Efficient in alpha and numeric data entry. ➢ Processed a high volume of 700 mail images per hour while maintaining a 98% accuracy rate.

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  Silliker INC

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2010

  Microbiology Technician

  ➢ Fully trained in both qualitative and quantitative microbiology departments to prepare, enrich, pipette, and plate various food samples to be tested and analyzed for pathogens. ➢ Flexible employee, completed 10-14 hour shifts five days a week based on sample load.

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  Sutter Health

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2019

  ➢ Manage all phases of care for the fracture, trauma, neurological, medical/surgical and elective total joint surgery patients. ➢ Often required to take a group of 5-6 patients and balance priorities with providing excellent care. ➢ Worked efficiently with interdisciplinary teams, safely administered medications, carried out nursing skills, and anticipated changes in patient conditions. ➢ Often has been a preceptor to mentor nursing school students in their final semester of training as well as orient new nurse graduates (CNRs). ➢ Experienced with floating to other acute care units throughout the hospital, gaining skills and learning in other areas of nursing such as: renal telemetry, cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical, oncology, pediatrics/adult OB, and ER. ➢ Proficient in the use of EPIC computer system/electronic health record charting. ➢ Past member of the Partnership Council for the orthopedic unit for four years. Show less ➢ Employed as a Nurse Extern (June 2010-Dec 2010) and Acute Care Nursing Assistant (Dec 2010- July 2011) on the Orthopedics/Trauma/Neurology and Total Joint Units. ➢ As a Nurse Extern, worked directly with a Registered Nurse for 12-hour shifts; learning and carrying out bedside care for acute patients while simultaneously completing the Associate Degree nursing program.➢ As a ACNA, provided direct patient care for a group of up to 14 patients while assisting the Registered Nurse with various tasks. ➢ Time as a Nurse Extern was cut short due to cancellation of program. Show less

  • Registered Nurse

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2019

  • Nurse Extern and Acute Care Nursing Assistant

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
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  Modesto Junior College

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Clinical Instructor

  ➢ Responsible for a group of ten first semester nursing students during each Fall/Spring rotation of the school year.➢ Completed over 189 hours each semester working directly with nursing students in the skills lab as well as in the acute care setting at Memorial Medical Center and Emanuel Medical Center.➢ Instructed group of nursing students on all required first semester nursing skills such as: head to toe assessments, medication safety and administration, vital signs, wound care, IV insertion and fluid administration, urinary catheter insertion and care. ➢ Once in the clinical/acute care setting, responsible for students caring for patients and applying their knowledge and skills. ➢ Facilitated all aspects of planning for each semester and adhering to deadlines for all student documents and care plans. ➢ Used current knowledge and experience working in acute care to enhance student learning. ➢ Proficient with EPIC and Meditech EHR charting systems. Show less

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  Advanced Laser Clinic

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

  Registered Nurse, Aesthetics

  ➢ Responsible for providing laser hair removal services for a large clientele base, treating 8 to 10 clients per shift.➢ Thorough skin assessment done on each area to be laser treated prior to, during, and after each treatment.➢ Education given to clients on pre/post skin care relating to laser hair removal.➢ Able to work efficiently maintaining appointment times and high client turnover during each shift.

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  Focus Home Healthcare, Inc

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Registered Nurse Case Manager

  ➢ Provided comprehensive nursing care in-home to patients who were post-hospital/rehab stay or direct referral from physicians.➢ Managed a caseload of over 20 patients while working closely with Primary Care Providers, Clinical Managers, LVN’s, Home Health Aides, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Speech Therapists.➢ Performed comprehensive wound care including VAC systems, suture and staple removal, catheter care, phlebotomy, IV/PICC medication management, systems assessment and disease process teaching for patients with a wide array of ailments.➢ Member of the Critical Response Team (CRT) assigned to care for patients with active COVID-19 infection.➢ Proficient with PointCare and Oasis for Medicare EHR charting systems. Show less

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  Brookside Aesthetics

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse

  ➢ Injectable neurotoxins such as Botox and all dermal fillers by Allergan➢ Trained by John Silverton M.D., plastic surgeon, using variable injection techniques➢ Continued employment with renewMD, who took over practice upon M.D.’s retirement

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  RenewMD

  Nov 2021 - now

  Nurse Practitioner

  ➢ Provides consultation and education on facial balancing and rejuvenation with providing custom treatments to a large client base with a high retention rate. ➢ Injectable neurotoxins such as Botox, all dermal fillers by Allergan, biostimulator Sculptra.➢ Skilled in providing microneedling treatments, including microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and radiofrequency using Potenza machine.➢ Regularly performs phlebotomy for PRP procedures as well as IV insertion and maintenance for IV infusion treatments.➢ Performs ultrasound-guided Ultherapy treatments.➢ Provides laser hair removal for all Fitzpatrick skin types using Vectus laser.➢ Proficient with PatientNOW charting system. Show less

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  Golden State Urology

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

  Nurse Practitioner

  ➢ High-volume Urology clinic collaborating with the physician in managing a variety of urological conditions such as: benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, complex urinary tract and bladder infections, overactive bladder, kidney stones, neurogenic bladder, interstitial cystitis.➢ Responsible for interpreting urine culture results and prescribing appropriate treatment for multi-pathogen bladder infections.➢ Skilled in indwelling catheter as well as suprapubic catheter management and care.➢ Responsible for administering IV immunotherapy infusions of Provenge for prostate cancer.➢ Participated in managing and coordinating patient care of those involved in BPH clinical studies.➢ Proficient with iSalus charting system. Show less

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  Birch Pain and Spine Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  Nurse Practitioner

  ➢ Interventional pain medicine provider ➢ Administers injections to alleviate pain associated with injuries as well as chronic joint and spine conditions ➢ Trained in using ultrasound combined with anatomical landmarks to provide trigger point as well as intra-articular injections using medications, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cells ➢ Collaborates with chiropractor and medical director to provide best treatment plan for patients ➢ Performs phlebotomy and IV infusions ➢ Proficient in OfficeAlly charting system Show less