Heather Hall
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Yuma Regional Medical Center, adept in managing critical care scenarios and providing exceptional patient education. Skilled in cardiac, medical surgical, and Progressive Care Unit patients, as well as fostering holistic care, demonstrating both technical proficiency and compassionate patient interactions. Excelled in collaborative healthcare delivery, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
- Preceptor to new graduates, new hires, nursing students, seasonal nurses and travel nurses
- Assessment of cardiac/telemetry, medsurg, and PCU patients
- Medication administration, including initiation, titration, and management of critical drips
- Management of peripheral IV's, central lines, midlines, and PICCs
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms on continuous telemetry, assess and treat patients accordingly
- BIPAP and High Flow oxygen management
- NG tube placement and management
- Management of chest tubes
- Patient education prior to CABG, TAVR, angiograms, pacemaker, and watchman device procedures
- Recover patients from TAVR, angiograms, pacemaker placement, cardioversion, ablation, and watchman devices
- Management of external pacemakers post TAVR and CABG
- Wound care
- Collaboration with physician, case management, PT/OT, speech therapy, pharmacist, and chaplain services if needed
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessment of Inpatient Rehabilitation patients, including TBI, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery, and CVA's
- Management of IV infusions, wound care, dressing changes, surgical incision management, colostomy and urostomy care, PEG care and management, tracheostomy care and management, and NG tube placement and management
- Collaborated with entirety of healthcare team
Registered Nurse
Haven of Sandpointe
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05-2020
Associate of Arts -
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05-2020
Skills
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
NIHSS Certification
Awards
D.A.I.S.Y. Award Honoree 2023
D.A.I.S.Y Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Haven of Sandpointe
07.2020 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College
Associate of Arts -
Arizona Western College
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