Heather Blackburn
Carthage,NC
Summary
Hardworking Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with 2.5 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Provide care for patients with various cardiovascular concerns in an outpatient clinic. This includes management of medications, ordering cardiovascular testing, monitoring patient progress and developing treatment plans.
- Supervise stress tests, including interpretation of EKGs during exercise tolerance tests and nuclear stress tests. This includes injection of nuclear agents during testing, as well.
- Use critical thinking skills to manage care of complex cardiac patient.
- Collaborate with supervising physician on a regular basis. Also collaborate with other providers to ensure holistic care for each patient.
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
FirstHealth Of The Carolinas - Moore Regional
07.2007 - 06.2021
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times, helping them navigate challenging medical situations.
- Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful assessment, critical thinking, and prompt intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, contributing to their successful integration into the unit.
- Served as a charge nurse, overseeing day to day unit activities and staff assignments.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2004
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Needs Assessment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Physical assessments
- Test Interpretations
- Cardiac monitors
- Defibrillator Operation
- Stress Test Supervision
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C)
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
FirstHealth Of The Carolinas - Moore Regional
07.2007 - 06.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University
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