HEATHER BELLITT
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with hands-on experience in both psychiatric and medical-surgical settings. Skilled in managing diverse patient populations, from acute mental health crises to complex medical conditions. Known for providing compassionate, safe, and effective care while maintaining professionalism under pressure. Strong advocate for patient dignity, teamwork, and holistic treatment approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
University Hospital - University Health System
San Antonio, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Educated patients about their treatments, medications, diet restrictions. Ensured that all medications were administered safely and accurately according to hospital policy and procedures. Initiated IV lines for fluid resuscitation or antibiotic therapy when necessary. Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate.
Psychiatric Nurse
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered medication, monitored effectiveness, and adjusted dosages as needed, Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, Observed behavior of patients to assess their mental state and identify potential risks or safety concerns.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort - LVN
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Physical assessments, Vitals, performing blood glucose tests, assisting patients with ADLs, Patient repositioning and transfers, assisted wound care, peg tube feedings, insulin injections, medication administration, admissions, updating patients' charts, maintaining stringent hygiene standards, monitoring status of all patients while administering medication
Long-Term Care Nurse
Sunrise Nursing and Rehab - LVN
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met, Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility, Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times associated with a loved one's terminal illness or death process.
Personnel Specialist
United States Air Force Reserve - Senior Airman
Lackland AFB, TX
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Ensured all documents related to personnel transactions were properly filed according to established protocols, Established, maintained and updated employee files, Changed employee information such as address and alerted payroll staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient and staff collaboration
- Safe and competent patient-centered care
- Therapeutic communication
- Leadership skills
- Chronic disease management
- Wound Care
- Suicide Prevention
- HIPAA Compliance
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
Board Certified LVN and RN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing); Certification (American Heart Association) – CPR & BLS Provider; CPI cert.
References
- Diana Gonzales, Preceptor, 210-725-5398 Jessica Gutierrez, Colleague, 210-425-1507
Timeline
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
University Hospital - University Health System
07.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2024
Rehabilitation Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort - LVN
07.2022 - 01.2023
Long-Term Care Nurse
Sunrise Nursing and Rehab - LVN
10.2021 - 06.2022
Personnel Specialist
United States Air Force Reserve - Senior Airman
12.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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