Dara C. Heaston RN, BSN
Summervlle,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown
Emory Univeristy
05.2024 - 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.
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Oversaw the care of pre and post heart transplant patients
- Managed the care of patients with Left Ventricular Asssisted Devices
Emergency Room Float Pool
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Maximized resource utilization by efficiently coordinating float pool nurse schedules to match the fluctuating demands of the hospital.
- Streamlined nursing workflow by expertly prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities among team members.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Intermediate Care
Roper Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Completed assignments on multiple units including Emergency Room, ER holding, Clinical Decision Unit, Cardiac Step Down, Telemetry and Float Pool
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Trinity Hospital Twin City
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Evaluate patients; vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Participated in the Nurse Residency Program
- Care for pre/post-surgical and transplant patients on a Digestive Disease Unit
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient; conditions
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
05.2024
Associate degree Applied Science of Nursing -
Kent State University
05.2017
Medical Assisting -
Buckeye Career Center
06.2005
High School Diploma -
Indian Valley High School
01.2004
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Left Ventricular Assisted Device Training
- Charge Nurse
- Leadership Program Practicum
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown
Emory Univeristy
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
05.2024 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Float Pool
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse Cardiac Intermediate Care
Roper Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Trinity Hospital Twin City
09.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
09.2017 - 08.2018
Associate degree Applied Science of Nursing -
Kent State University
Medical Assisting -
Buckeye Career Center
High School Diploma -
Indian Valley High School
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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