Heather Anderson
Burgaw,North Carolina
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy to ensure optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Pre/Post Op
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Burgaw, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, and pulse rate.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Surgical Resource Team RN
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Burgaw/Wilmington , NC
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Staff RN-Ortho/Trauma/Neuro
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
04.2011 - 11.2021
- Providing direct patient care for patients with trauma injuries, including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, subarachnoid/subdural hemorrhage, multiple fractures, wounds, strokes, and postoperative patients.
- Monitor postoperative vital signs, lumbar drains, Jackson-Pratt drains, Foley catheters, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and pain management.
- Obtain admission history and document assessments through EPIC computer charting.
- Monitor patients closely and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to prevent complications.
- Charge nurse duties: Prioritize and delegate workflow regarding patient admissions and transfers, adapt work plan to change with unit workload, communicate with nursing supervision and other healthcare disciplines to provide optimal patient care, and provide guidance to staff members and stay informed about the status of all patients on a 43 bed unit.
Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical
Pender Memorial Hospital
Burgaw, NC
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Utilize the nursing process to manage and deliver patient care to 6-8 patients.
- Master of organizational skills, ability to remain calm in high stress situations.
- Ability to accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatment, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to coordinate the plan of care and facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC05-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medication Administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Discharge
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- BLS,ACLS and PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN-Pre/Post Op
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Resource Team RN
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2024
Staff RN-Ortho/Trauma/Neuro
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical
Pender Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
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