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Heather B. Hector

Rose Hill,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Air Methods, excelling in patient care and clinical instruction. Proven track record in quality management and compliance oversight, enhancing operational standards. Recognized for exceptional team collaboration and self-motivation, driving educational initiatives and improving nursing curricula. Committed to delivering high-quality care in critical situations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Nurse III

Air Methods, LLC
North Carolina, North Carolina
11.2016 - Current
  • Provide critical care to patients aged zero to 100 during air transport to tertiary centers.
  • Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for medical missions.
  • Facilitated orientation for new hires over four years, enhancing team readiness.
  • Assisted with regional skills labs and airway education at base level.
  • Coordinated outreach education initiatives for local EMS agencies.

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

James Sprunt Community College
12.2016 - 12.2020
  • Conducted classroom and clinical instruction for first- and second-year students, including preceptorships in final semester.
  • Led second level curriculum, managing planning, scheduling, and oversight of all clinical experiences.
  • Served on Distance Learning Committee from 2017 to 2019, enhancing online educational strategies.
  • Contributed to QEP Course Content Team from 2018 to 2020, improving course development processes.
  • Participated in Global Education Committee from 2019 to 2020, promoting international education initiatives.

Regional Clinical Compliance Manager

Air Methods Corp.
05.2015 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated on development, implementation, and oversight of initial and recurrent education for medical flight crewmembers to ensure competency maintenance.
  • Contributed to development and implementation of Quality Management programs to enhance operational standards.
  • Supervised Clinical Base Educators, providing direction and support to optimize educational practices.

Senior Flight Nurse

Air Methods Corp.
Edenton, NC
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Provided care for critically ill patients aged zero to 100 during air transport to tertiary care centers.
  • Collaborated with base personnel to uphold safety standards and address concerns monthly.
  • Conducted monthly inspections of base and aircraft, preparing for initial CAMTS certification.
  • Managed glucometer maintenance and documentation, ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Year in 2014.

Critical Care Transport Nurse

AirLink/VitaLink
North Carolina, North Carolina
07.2010 - 04.2014
  • Provided care for critically ill patients aged zero to 100 during air and ground transport to tertiary care centers.
  • Collaborated with base and hospital staff to uphold safety standards and resolve concerns monthly.
  • Delivered Outreach Education, including LZ classes and ITLS, to referral partners.
  • Represented program at community events and within referral areas.
  • Conducted monthly peer chart reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Reviewed and revised program protocols to enhance operational effectiveness.

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

James Sprunt Community College
11.2006 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for classroom and clinical instruction of both first- and second-year students as well as second level student preceptorships during the final semester of the program.
  • Lead instructor for first level curriculum, to include planning, scheduling, and managing of all clinical experiences for students.
  • Faculty Council Growth & Interest Committee.
  • QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) Course Development Committee.
  • Developed new orientation course for incoming students.
  • Faculty Training Team for QEP.
  • Assisted with training faculty members on instruction of newly developed orientation course prior to implementation.
  • Curriculum Committee.
  • Reviewed current and new curriculums prior to accreditation process.

Staff Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 10.2006
  • Responsible for the care of critically ill adult patients in a fifteen-bed medical-surgical intensive care unit.

Clinical Nurse III

Duke Life Flight
North Carolina, North Carolina
11.2003 - 03.2006
  • Ensured safe transport for critically ill patients, ages zero to 100, to tertiary care centers.
  • Delivered Outreach Education, including LZ classes and ITLS, to referral partners.
  • Represented the program effectively at various community and referral area events.

Staff Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 11.2003
  • Responsible for the care of critically ill adult patients in a fifteen-bed medical-surgical intensive care unit.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership & Education

Gardner-Webb University
08.2025

Master of Science - Nursing Education

East Carolina University
08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University
05.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

James Sprunt Community College
05.2000

Associate of Art -

James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
05.1999

Skills

  • Patient care and clinical instruction
  • Nursing education and curriculum development
  • Emergency response and crisis management
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality management
  • Compliance oversight
  • Relationship building
  • Self-motivation
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
  • Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
  • Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
  • Transport Provider Advanced Transport Course Provider (TPATC)
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)
  • American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider (NRP)
  • North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Activities

  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses member
  • Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association member
  • Contributor to current edition of Critical Care Transport Certification Exam Review Manual
  • Meducation Specialists Board of Directors

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

James Sprunt Community College
12.2016 - 12.2020

Flight Nurse III

Air Methods, LLC
11.2016 - Current

Regional Clinical Compliance Manager

Air Methods Corp.
05.2015 - 11.2016

Senior Flight Nurse

Air Methods Corp.
04.2014 - 04.2015

Critical Care Transport Nurse

AirLink/VitaLink
07.2010 - 04.2014

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

James Sprunt Community College
11.2006 - 07.2010

Staff Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 10.2006

Clinical Nurse III

Duke Life Flight
11.2003 - 03.2006

Staff Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 11.2003

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership & Education

Gardner-Webb University

Master of Science - Nursing Education

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

James Sprunt Community College

Associate of Art -

James Sprunt Community College

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