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Heather Wise

Albemarle

Summary

Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 15 years of industry experience. Trained in Obstetrics and Med/Surge] treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of Obstetrics, Nursery, and Med/Surge. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Highly qualified and board certified [Job Title] driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers [Number] years of patient care and advocacy within [Type] units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Nurse, OB, Charge Nurse

Former, Atrium Stanly
10.2007 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed labor and delivery of women and care of neonates
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Adjunct Instructor

Stanly Community College
08.2012 - 05.2021
  • Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
  • Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
  • Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
  • Managed development of [Type] program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
  • Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Atrium Health Stanly
10.2006 - 08.2007
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Nurse Technician

Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
06.2005 - 08.2007
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
  • Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05.1999

Associate of Science - Nurs

Horry Georgetown Community College
Myrtle Beach, SC

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
06.2010

Skills

  • Birth Control
  • Operational Standards
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • System Documentation
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Monitoring Telemetry
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Labor and Delivery Support
  • Patient Admission
  • Pulse Checking
  • Epidural Administration
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Prenatal Health
  • Recovery Coaching
  • EMR Systems
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Administer Medication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Postpartum Period
  • Electronic Monitoring
  • Dressing Changes
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Unit Oversight
  • Understanding of Medical Terms
  • Agpar Score Calculation
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Childbirth

Certification

Obstetrics

Timeline

Adjunct Instructor

Stanly Community College
08.2012 - 05.2021

Certified Registered Nurse, OB, Charge Nurse

Former, Atrium Stanly
10.2007 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Atrium Health Stanly
10.2006 - 08.2007

Nurse Technician

Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
06.2005 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Appalachian State University

Associate of Science - Nurs

Horry Georgetown Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Queens University of Charlotte
Heather Wise