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Courtney Heltzel

Lerona

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in post-op vascular surgery, excelling in comprehensive patient evaluations and healthcare advocacy. Adept at mentoring new staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Proficient in clinical data interpretation, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Recognized for supportive interpersonal skills and individualized care planning.

Recent Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with foundational knowledge in family care across the lifespan and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and preceptorships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Charleston Area Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Staff Registered Nurse on the Surgical Vascular Intermediate Care Unit.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of best practices.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Agency Registered Nurse at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, working on a Progressive Care Unit.

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - 06.2022

Travel Agency Registered Nurse at Charleston Area Medical Center on the Surgical Vascular Intermediate Care Unit.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021

Travel Agency Registered Nurse at Camden Clark Medical Center, working on a medical/surgical telemetry unit.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2021

Travel Agency Registered Nurse working at Charleston Area Medical Center on the Surgical Vascular Intermediate Care Unit.

Registered Nurse

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020

Staff Registered Nurse working in the Emergency Department.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV
05-2018

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Comprehensive patient evaluations
  • Documentation and charting
  • Proficient in clinical evaluations
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Healthcare advocacy for patients and families
  • Supportive interpersonal skills
  • Comprehensive care planning
  • Individualized care planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Mentoring new staff
  • Clinical data interpretation

Certification

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified
  • BLS-Basic Life Support
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Charleston Area Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Bluefield University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University Institute of Technology