Daija Heard
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Versatile Trauma Surgical ICU Registered nurse with a solid foundation in the critical care nursing field. Proficient in managing diverse patient populations and able to collaborate seamlessly with other healthcare professionals in the multidisciplinary team. Experienced in trauma assessment, managing vasoactive infusions, managing mechanical ventilators, and ongoing patient care. Known for maintaining composure in high-stress situations and providing empathetic support to patients and their families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Provided care for critically ill patients in an ICU setting, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Routinely managed invasive hemodynamic monitors such as arterial catheters
- Maintained current knowledge of nursing practices related to critical care nursing through continuing education classes and seminars.
- Routinely managed cardiac assist devices, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with both staff members and families regarding changes in condition or treatments being implemented for each patient.
- Developed relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health team members based on trust, respect, compassion, empathy, reliability, integrity and professionalism.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times associated with critical illness or death of a loved one.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2023
Skills
- Dedicated patient advocate
- Effective communicator
- Detail oriented and able to critically think during emergency situations
- Able to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals in the multidisciplinary team
- Able to remain calm and composed in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest
- Committed to lifelong learning and professional development
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)- (Updated 2023)
- ACLS Certified - (AHA 2023)
- BLS Certified - (Updated 2023)
Accomplishments
- Received the Cathy and Joe Watson Endowed Nursing Scholarship dedicated to promoting the education of nursing students
- Dedicated to being a leader to other upcoming nursing students through my YouTube channel where I encourage and educate nursing students on how to successfully navigate the challenges within the nursing profession.
Affiliations
- An active member of the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship program, joined in spring of 2023, which is a program committed to promoting and advancing diversity initiatives to mentor critical care nurses who want to successfully matriculate into graduate nurse anesthesia programs. Through this program I attended the CRNA Bootcamp March 2024 and I am currently enrolled in an upcoming CRNA Info session and Airway Simulation Lab workshop.
- An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., joined in spring of 2021, and through this organization I participated in many community service initiatives such as Temporary Emergency Services, Alabama Food Bank, and collecting much needed necessities for patients at the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center at DCH Regional Hospital.
Timeline
Trauma Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama