BARBARA HETRICK
Summary
Compassionate and high performing Registered Nurse bringing 15+ years of Med-Surge/TELE experience with driven patient-focused care and treatment management expertise. Adjustable and resilient with strong attention to detail. Organized and knowledgeable in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, NEUROLOGY SPINE SURGERY/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
LanceSoft
Charlotte , NC
2024.02 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
FLOAT MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY, PSYCH RN
KULA HOSPITAL MAUI - Medical Staffing Solutions Agency
Maui Meadows , HI
2022.05 - 2023.11
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY, PSYCH RN
JOHN HOPKINS BAYVEIW MEDICAL CENTER - Aya Agency
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY FLOAT RN
QUEENS HOSPITAL OAHU - Adventure Nursing Agency
Honolulu , HI
2021.08 - 2021.10
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY RN
HOUSTON NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Houston , TX
2008.06 - 2021.07
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
PRN MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY RN
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL THE WOODLANDS
The Woodlands , TX
2017.05 - 2021.07
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
Education
BSN in Nursing -
Texas Women’s University
01.2007
Skills
- Empathy
- Patience
- Resilience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Calm demeanor
- Critical thinking
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Medical Equipment
- Telemetry monitor
- EKG
- BP monitor
- Glucometer
- Doppler
- IV Pumps
- Feeding pumps
- Urinary catheters
- Bladder irrigation
- Traction
- Oxygen delivery
- Trachs
- Chest tubes
- CPM
- Wound vacs
- PCA pumps
- Epidurals
- Q pumps
- Peripheral and central IV lines
Patient Population
- MVA’s
- GSW’s
- COPD
- Asthma
- PE
- ARDS
- Sepsis
- SBO
- GI bleed
- Cirrhosis
- Cholecystitis
- Pancreatitis
- Diverticulitis
- ARF
- ESRD
- CHF
- MI
- CVA
- Encephalopathy
- Seizures
- Psychiatric
- ETOH abuse and addiction
- Diabetes
- Hepatitis
- TB
- HIV
- BPH
- Sickle cell anemia
Emr
- MEDITECH
- CERNER
- EPIC
Timeline
RN, NEUROLOGY SPINE SURGERY/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
LanceSoft
2024.02 - Current
FLOAT MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY, PSYCH RN
KULA HOSPITAL MAUI - Medical Staffing Solutions Agency
2022.05 - 2023.11
MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY, PSYCH RN
JOHN HOPKINS BAYVEIW MEDICAL CENTER - Aya Agency
2021.12 - 2022.03
MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY FLOAT RN
QUEENS HOSPITAL OAHU - Adventure Nursing Agency
2021.08 - 2021.10
PRN MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY RN
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL THE WOODLANDS
2017.05 - 2021.07
MED-SURGE/TELEMETRY RN
HOUSTON NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
2008.06 - 2021.07
BSN in Nursing -
Texas Women’s University
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
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