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Kristah Heird

Redfield,AR

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care and health promotion in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. My commitment and loyalty to the company's mission over the years have been a point of pride for me. Hoping to build a lasting career at next company.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Newborn Screening Coordinator

UAMS
07.2017 - Current
  • Performs data abstraction for currently enrolled and potential new participants through Epic medical records reviews, then enter into Redcap database per Study Protocol
  • Consults Principal Investigator, LTFU Program manager and ADH members as needed
  • Refines and improves study by utilizing Excel spreadsheets, participation in Redcap study forms revisions, and coaching team members on data abstraction process. Personally implemented new forms/protocols that improved time management for team members during data abstraction process
  • Maintains/updates LTFU reports as needed
  • Attends quarterly NBS workgroup meetings for collaboration among ADH, Departments of Pediatrics physician consultants and LTFU team
  • Maintains CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) certification and continued education
  • Maintains current Pediatric Nursing certification and RN licensure

Level 2 RN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2017
  • Worked in multiple outpatient ACH clinics full-time that included: Urodynamics, Genetics, Rheumatology, Adolescents, Orthopedics and Urology. Worked as needed in clinics 1-4 and ENT.
  • Job duties included: triaging, electronic charting, physical assessments, injection/medication administration and education, phlebotomy, procedures assistance, and room preparation.

Case Manager, RN

Arkansas Hospice
01.2004 - 10.2007
  • Managed care for terminally ill patients and their family/caregiver by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members biweekly to address problems/needs of patient or caregiver and provide ongoing assessments during terminal decline
  • Addressed holistic patient care needs by collaborating with personal pastors, hospice chaplain and social worker as needed
  • Care planning/case coordination with nursing homes, equipment companies, personal physicians, pharmacists as well as hospitals for patient discharges, transfers, and admissions
  • Aide supervision and delegation
  • Direct patient care included administering/refilling medications, catheterizations, phlebotomy, wound care, hygiene assistance and performing weekly/as needed physical assessments with timely electronic charting

Education

Pediatric Nursing Certification - Nursing

ANCC
Silver Spring, MD
11-2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock
01.2014

Diploma RN Program - undefined

Jefferson School of Nursing
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
01.2003

Associate of Arts Degree - undefined

SEARK College
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
01.2001

High School -

White Hall High School
05-1999

Skills

  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Patient Care
  • Delegation
  • Case management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Training and Development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Health informatics
  • Data abstraction
  • Time management and organization
  • Pediatrics Experience

Accomplishments

Honorable mention in publications of IDHI NBS 2017-2020 Annual Reports and Newborn Screening Symposium Abstract Poster 2017

Timeline

Newborn Screening Coordinator

UAMS
07.2017 - Current

Level 2 RN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2017

Case Manager, RN

Arkansas Hospice
01.2004 - 10.2007

Diploma RN Program - undefined

Jefferson School of Nursing

Associate of Arts Degree - undefined

SEARK College

Pediatric Nursing Certification - Nursing

ANCC

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

High School -

White Hall High School

HONORS-

DAISY Award Nominee 2015

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