Heather Batson
Lake Toxaway,NC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA-Transylvania Regional Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and overall care. Proven ability to enhance patient care through critical thinking and effective team collaboration, ensuring compliance with care plans and regulations. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Outpatient Surgery Preop, Postop, PACU
HCA-Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse-Float When Needed to ED and TCU
Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Assisted in emergency procedures and maintained calm in high-stress situations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Oaks at Brevard
Brevard, NC
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted in managing nursing staff schedules and assignments.
- Supported implementation of care plans for residents' health needs.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality resident care.
- Facilitated communication between families and nursing staff regarding care updates.
Registered Nurse-ICU
Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, and performing basic laboratory tests.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse
The Oaks at Brevard
Brevard, NC
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine assessments and documented vital signs for patient care continuity.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical
Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored vital signs, input and output measurements and laboratory data to assess patient status.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and self-care management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Brevard, NC05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Major-PreMed, CLS, Minor in Chemistry
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01-1997
High School Diploma -
Rosman High School
Rosman06-1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- EHR documentation
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award 2019
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
Timeline
RN-Outpatient Surgery Preop, Postop, PACU
HCA-Transylvania Regional Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Oaks at Brevard
04.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse-Float When Needed to ED and TCU
Transylvania Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse-ICU
Transylvania Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical
Transylvania Regional Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
The Oaks at Brevard
04.2014 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Bachelor of Science - Major-PreMed, CLS, Minor in Chemistry
Western Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Rosman High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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