MEGAN MCCARTY
Morehead
Summary
Experienced behavioral health professional with a strong background in patient care and therapeutic support. Demonstrated ability to drive positive outcomes by implementing effective treatment plans and providing compassionate care. Adaptable to dynamic environments, excelling in collaborative teamwork to ensure optimal patient results. Proficient in crisis intervention and patient assessment, prioritizing empathetic communication and reliability in all interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Bourbon Community Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
EMT-Basic
Bath County Ambulance Service
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Successfully completed all required paperwork for each call according to protocols and within designated time frames.
- Executed timely medical and life-or-death decisions within limits of training and certification.
- Ensured that designated EMS vehicle was properly stocked with necessary supplies at all times.
- Ensured that EMS Vehicle was properly sanitized and cleaned for patient and staff safety.
- Monitored vital signs and administered oxygen to support patient care.
- Remained alert to dangerous situations to self, crew, and patients.
- Responded to 911 calls in a timely manner while demonstrating sound decision making skills under pressure.
- Facilitated patient transport and communicated with hospital staff regarding patient care.
Elementary Age Childcare Lead Teacher
Playground Station
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, promoting positive social interactions among peers.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and behavior on a regular basis.
- Engaged children in creative play activities that encouraged critical thinking skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual growth and development of young children.
- Collaborated with co-teachers to create lesson plans that incorporated different learning styles into the curriculum.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, ordering supplies when necessary to ensure adequate resources were available at all times.
Education
EMT-B - Emergency Services
EMTPKY
05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Bath County High School
06.2019
Skills
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Stroke recognition
- Diabetic emergencies
- Bleeding control
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Infection control
- Fracture stabilization
- Continuing education
- Respiratory distress
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Spinal immobilization
- Patient care
- Emotional resilience
- Equipment operation
- Patient assessment
- Medical terminology
- Empathy and compassion
- Pre-hospital care
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient transport
- Supply restocking
- Oxygen administration
- Reporting and documentation
- Scene assessments
- Active listening
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation strategies
- Progress monitoring
- Housekeeping skills
- Patient assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services License
- First Aid Certified
- HIPPA
- ICS; 100, 200, 700
- Drivers Training
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Bourbon Community Hospital
02.2025 - Current
EMT-Basic
Bath County Ambulance Service
06.2023 - 12.2024
Elementary Age Childcare Lead Teacher
Playground Station
07.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Bath County High School
EMT-B - Emergency Services
EMTPKY
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