Heather Alcantara
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. A dedicated and compassionate 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. ACLS, PALS, TNCC certified with basic Spanish understanding.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Trusted Nurse Staffing
, Ohio
08.2021 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Wilmington, OH
02.2019 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05.2015
Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Chest Pain Management
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Medication Distribution
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Anesthetic Administration
- BAC Screening
- Physical Assessment
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Emergency Procedures
- Emotional Intelligence
- Performing EKGs
- Intakes and Discharges
- Feeding Assistance
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- HIPAA Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Medication Administration
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Trauma Recovery
- OR and ER Experience
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Addiction Counseling
- Mental Health Care
- Urology
- Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to multiple patients in ER environment.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
RN
Trusted Nurse Staffing
08.2021 - Current
RN
Clinton Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
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