Megan Andis
Abingdon
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ballad Health System, excelling in chronic disease management and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Skilled in intravenous therapy and adept at problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion Clinic
09.2025 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ballad Health System
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ballad Health System
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Nursing Assistant Intern
Ballad Health System
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Front Office Coordinator /Medical Insurance Specialist
Abingdon Hearing Care
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Collect patient and client documents and information upon referral.
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
- Followed up on denials, late payments, extensions and other special circumstances.
- Tracked pending authorizations to resolve discrepancies and avoid revenue loss.
- Resolved discrepancies in insurance payments by collaborating with carriers.
- Processed eligibility and benefits verification and authorization requests.
- Communicated effectively with members of operations, finance, and clinical departments.
- Negotiated with insurance underwriters to obtain better coverage and improved rates for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA08-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05-2023
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Intake and discharge
- Electronic health records
- Account management expertise
- Claims management
- Reporting
- Policy analysis
- Customer follow-up
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Claims reporting systems
- Policy adjustment
- Quotes and sales
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion Clinic
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ballad Health System
08.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ballad Health System
08.2023 - 08.2024
Nursing Assistant Intern
Ballad Health System
04.2021 - 08.2024
Front Office Coordinator /Medical Insurance Specialist
Abingdon Hearing Care
01.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College