Gabriela Heape
Garner,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed charge and preceptor nurse, when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
Duke Raleigh Hospital
2022.06 - Current
- Cares for patients with altered mental status, DKA, respiratory failure, post-cardiac catheterization and management of critical drips, such as Diltiazem Heparin and Insulin.
- Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care.
- Leads a team of 6-8 nurses on a 30-bed step down floor, while managing charge nurse related tasks.
- Develops strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Improves team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.
- Responds to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
Information Technology Specialist (25B)
United States Army Reserve
2014.12 - 2024.03
- Operated and maintained computer systems and networks. Installed, operated, and maintained equipment (i.e. routers, switches, desktop and laptop computers).
- Performed Information Assurance, Network Operations Service Desk Management, which includes incident and problem processing, change request processing, availability management and user interaction.
- Required to maintain level of proficiency in use of firearms, attend required training sessions, operate and maintain armored vehicles, be evaluated based on fitness and combat readiness, and uphold code of conduct and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department of Defense
2018.05 - 2022.02
- Maintained control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 8 weeks to 5 years old.
- Planned, coordinated, and conducted activities meeting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs for child programming based on the group and individual children.
- Sustained interests and gives positive interactions with children and adults.
- Promoted and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI12.2021
Military Occupational Specialty - Information Technology
United States Army
Augusta, Georgia09.2015
Skills
- Spanish Speaker
- Child Development
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Patient Care
Trainings and Certifications
BLS, Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Expires 07/2025
ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association
Expires 07/2025
NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Expires 04/2026
Basic Dysrhythmia EKG II
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
Duke Raleigh Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department of Defense
2018.05 - 2022.02
Information Technology Specialist (25B)
United States Army Reserve
2014.12 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Military Occupational Specialty - Information Technology
United States Army
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