Meagan Szarkowski

Registered Nurse with 20+ years of progressive clinical and care management experience across pediatric, oncology, and home health settings. Proven expertise in developing individualized care plans, coordinating care transitions, and serving as a patient advocate through complex healthcare journeys. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, chronic disease management, and motivational patient education.

Committed to delivering compassionate, whole-person care that improves outcomes and reduces unnecessary utilization.

CARE MANAGER - Hospital AT HOME PROGRAM - Shields at Home - Tampa, Florida

(2024-04)

• Introduced and expanded an innovative inpatient care-at-home model, educating patients and providers on program eligibility, goals, and expectations.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly referred patients to determine eligibility and develop individualized, patient-centered care plans.
• Facilitated ongoing communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, seamless care delivery.
• Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences to review complex patient situations and develop proactive strategies for resolving care barriers.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on program outcomes, patient satisfaction, and utilization metrics.

NURSE COACH - CareCentrix - Tampa, Florida

(2022-03 - 2024-04)

• Performed comprehensive health risk assessments to identify gaps in care, set achievable patient goals, and develop tailored improvement strategies.
• Served as primary point of contact for patients navigating transitions between acute, post-acute, and home-based care settings.
• Educated patients and caregivers on lifestyle modifications including nutrition, exercise, and medication adherence to support long-term disease management.
• Collaborated with physicians and care teams to ensure continuity of care and timely follow-through on treatment plans.
• Provided patient-centered coaching on chronic condition self-management, empowering patients to take an active role in their health.

LEAD LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA NURSE - Johns Hopkins All Children Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

(2017-07 - 2022-03)

• Partnered with interdisciplinary oncology teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients with complex diagnoses.
• Served as a consistent point of contact for patients and families, providing education, emotional support, and care coordination throughout treatment.
• Monitored patient progress and communicated changes in condition to the medical team, ensuring timely clinical intervention.
• Mentored and trained newly hired nursing staff on unit protocols, documentation standards, and best practices.

Travel Nurse - Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children - Denver, Colorado

(2016-09 - 2017-06)

• Provided post-operative orthopedic care and administered/monitored chemotherapy regimens.

Travel Nurse - Cottage Childrens Medical Center - Santa Barbara, California

(2016-01 - 2016-09)

• Managed pediatric blood disorders; conducted family communication, phone triage, and care coordination across languages and cultures.

Charge/Staff Nurse RN III - Tampa General Hospital - Tampa, Florida

(2013-08 - 2016-01)

• Managed 40-bed oncology unit assignments; administered chemotherapy; led team response during code situations; floated to PICU.

Staff Nurse RNII - Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

(2011-08 - 2013-07)

Staff Nurse RN - Driscoll Childrens Hospital - Corpus Christi, Texas

(2010-08 - 2011-08)

Charge/Staff Nurse RN - Childrens Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota

(2005-03 - 2010-08)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Chamberlain University (2017-08)

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - Kellogg Community College (2004-05)