Cortney Heese
Manilla,IA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with five years of experience skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
Denison, IA
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, PRN
Angels Care Home Health
Denison, IA
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assisted after hours picking up patients when company had needs.
Assistant Director of Nursing , MDS Coordinator,
Denison Care Center
Denison, IA
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed personalized care plans to fit specific resident needs.
- Followed Medicare/Medicaid guidelines for skilled nursing/therapy residents.
Care Coordination Specialist, RN Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
Denison, Iowa
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Denison Care Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Care for wounds, provide treatments and assist with procedures.
- Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denison Care Center
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported various patients with mobility and ambulatory care.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Utah01.2026
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Denison, IA05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Denison, IA05.2019
Phlebotomist Certificate - Phlebotomy
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA2018
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, IA2017
Skills
- Excellent leadership /communication skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Staff Supervision
- Develops personalized care plans to fit patient needs
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management and education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Emergency management
- Trauma nursing core course
- Pediatric advanced life support
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Certified Phlebotomist
- BLS
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE nurse/forensic nurse)
- Fundamental Critical Care Support
- PALS Certification
- ACLS
- PEARS
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification and Instructor Candidate
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing , MDS Coordinator,
Denison Care Center
03.2022 - 09.2023
Care Coordination Specialist, RN Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
09.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, PRN
Angels Care Home Health
03.2020 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Denison Care Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denison Care Center
06.2018 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Phlebotomist Certificate - Phlebotomy
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College