Heather Blair
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/System wide travel Nurse
CommonSpirit
12.2023 - Current
- Units: Sepsis, IMC,TCU,CCU
- Provides bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation for patients
- Handles medication administration, wound care, IV's and all other aspects of nursing care
- Facilitates admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepares chart notes and other documentation
- Collaborates and implements plan of care with patients, staff and physicians
Agency Registered Nurse
Nursa
07.2021 - Current
- Restores and promotes patient's health by completing the nursing process
- Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
- Provides physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods
Director of Nursing
Barton Creek Senior Living
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead daily operations for the nursing department
- Set and tracked departmental goals and objectives
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures
- Supervised, trained and evaluated nursing staff
- Hired and onboarded new nurses
- Investigated patient complaints
- Maintained stock inventory
- Ensured that all guidelines, regulations and standards were followed
- Reviewed new patient referrals/admissions
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sandy Health and Rehab
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Educated staff on policies and procedures
- Infection control specialist for facility
- Oriented new staff members on infection control
- Reviewed new patient referrals/admissions
- Participated in care conferences with patient and family members
- Ensured compliance with state, federal and local standards
- Conducted patient rounds and addressed complaints
- Managed clinical operations and developed care plans
RN/Charge Nurse/Interim ADON
Auberge Aspen Park
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff
- Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IV's and all other aspects of nursing care
- Consulted with physician to develop and manage nursing care plans
- Instructed patients and families in proper treatment
- Helped patients take steps to improve or maintain health
- Responded to inquiries in a responsive and professional manner
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Horizon Home Health
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Case management of patients' home health care from all disciplines
- Provided in-home nursing care and assessment
- Developed and managed nursing care plans
- Educated patients and families about various healthcare related subjects
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Units: Intensive Care, Medical Surgical, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff
- Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IV's and all other aspects of nursing care
- Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers: prepared chart notes and other documentation
- Collaborated and implemented plan of care with patients, staff and physicians
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Eclipse Home Health
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Case management of patients' home health care from all disciplines
- Provided in-home nursing care and assessment
- Developed and managed nursing care plans
- Educated patients and families about various healthcare-related subjects
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mission at Hillside Rehabilitation Center
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Worked with physician to develop and manage nursing care plans
- Instructed patients and families in proper treatment
- Helped patients take steps to improve or maintain health
- Responded to inquiries in a responsive and professional manner
- Performed physical assessments of patients, including triage patient cares
Education
A.S. - Nursing program
Eagle Gate College
Salt Lake City, Ut04.2013
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- American Heart Association Certified BLS/CPR
- Patient Case Management
- Provides Extraordinary Care
- Leadership/Coaching Skills
- Highly Detail-Oriented
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
References
Available upon request
Awards
- President's List/Eagle Gate College
- Dean's List/ Eagle Gate College
Timeline
Registered Nurse/System wide travel Nurse
CommonSpirit
12.2023 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
Nursa
07.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Barton Creek Senior Living
07.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sandy Health and Rehab
09.2019 - 06.2020
RN/Charge Nurse/Interim ADON
Auberge Aspen Park
01.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Horizon Home Health
08.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Eclipse Home Health
11.2013 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mission at Hillside Rehabilitation Center
08.2013 - 11.2013
A.S. - Nursing program
Eagle Gate College
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