Heather Blackwell
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
07.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK07.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner 2023
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- Chemo Certified
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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