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Heather Beall

Cordova,IL

Summary

Analytical and strategic Wound & Ostomy Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Wound/Ostomy, and Continence Nurse

Genesis Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
  • Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations on multiple hospital units
  • Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
  • Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Update patient charts with data to keep records current and support accurate wound/ostomy treatments
  • Perform accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Implement infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections
  • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Provide didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
  • Promote a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes
  • Implement treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment
  • Participated in development of guidelines for wound & ostomy care

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

Genesis Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2014
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry - Charge

Genesis Medical Center
07.2008 - 07.2011
  • Provided exceptional care for a 32 bed high-acute unit with patients needing complex care such as cardioversion, post op CABG/pacemaker care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Advanced professional development by attending relevant conferences and workshops, then sharing acquired knowledge with fellow team members.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN

Skills

  • Wound/Ostomy Certified RN with 20 years experience in both acute & clinic care
  • High level of autonomy
  • 10 years home care/home infusion experience
  • Critical Thinking skills
  • Previous Operating Room experience
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook use

Certification

Ostomy Management Specialist

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Wound/Ostomy, and Continence Nurse

Genesis Medical Center
07.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

Genesis Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2014

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry - Charge

Genesis Medical Center
07.2008 - 07.2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Northwest
Heather Beall