Jennifer Meehan

Responsible for charge and medication nurse duties while managing a team of floor staff. Nominated for the Daisy award in 2023 and actively involved in the Nurse Practice Council.

Coordinated authorizations for inpatient hospitalization based on medical criteria, collaborating with case managers, medical directors, and transplant coordinators.

Provided pre-admission nursing assessments and in-home psychiatric and medical nursing care, advocating for consumer needs and attending medical appointments.

Managed a supportive housing program, providing nursing care and interviewing candidates for openings at state psychiatric hospitals.

Managed a dual diagnosis unit, providing psychiatric and detox nursing care while overseeing staff and improving programming.

Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide nursing assessments, medication monitoring, and community integration for clients.

Worked in an acute care psychiatric setting, providing nursing care, facilitating education groups, and ensuring patient safety.

Maintained patient safety and facilitated therapeutic groups while supervising and mentoring new staff.

Assisted in pharmacy operations by entering doctors' orders, counting medications, and providing customer service.

Graduated with a BS in nursing. Clinical rotations included: Medical/Surgical, Psychology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Labor and Delivery/OB, Oncology, Visiting/Home Nursing, Geriatrics, Hospice, Emergency Department, Burn Unit, Radiology, Physical Therapy, HIV clinic, Cardiac/Telemetry.

Graduated with a BA in psychology. Clubs and sport involvements included volleyball intramurals and German club. Voluntary work was done at a nursing home and work with PAWS (peer awareness with students).

Graduated with a college preparatory diploma. Clubs and sport involvements included German club, YMCA softball, figure skating, cheerleading, and basement hockey league. Also sung in church choir and served as altar girl.