Alaina Heitmeyer
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in medical-surgical, step down nursing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for ability to navigate changing patient needs with diligence, efficiency and compassion. Passionate about providing empathetic support to patients and families and ensuring educational needs are effectively met.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical -Step Down Unit
Trinity Health Hospital- 8 Main
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Manage caseloads of 3-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, medications, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient status, changes in condition, care plans and barriers to discharge.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Develop strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Precept new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Hospital- Staffing Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured adequate care completed for each patient including; bathing, dressing, ambulating and feeding.
- Communicated with nurses related to care provided
- Obtained blood sugars, vitals and initiated 12-lead EKGs
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
Shipt Shopper
Grocery Delivery Driver- SHIPT
Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed delivery schedules to ensure timely grocery fulfillment for customers.
- Communicated effectively with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI04-2022
Skills
- Assessment and prioritization
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family education
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical -Step Down Unit
Trinity Health Hospital- 8 Main
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Hospital- Staffing Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
Shipt Shopper
Grocery Delivery Driver- SHIPT
05.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
Committee
Member of Transplant Tours Committee. I meet with patients and their families prior to their planned living donor kidney transplant. We discuss what their hospital stay will entail when they are admitted for their transplant. We discuss medication education, postoperative education and any other questions they have in order to assist with patient comfort and satisfaction.