Heather Breaux
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
CareXM
11.2022 - Current
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Thoroughly document using the appropriate computer software in compliance with the approved policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other team members
Clinical Nurse Educator
Christus Health- St. Elizabeth
12.2015 - Current
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
PRN Emergency Room Nurse
Golden Triangle Emergency Center
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Cared for patients in 8-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Vocational Nursing Program Director
Vista College
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Motivated and supervised 10 nursing faculty and staff in delivering quality vocational nursing education.
- Provided guidance and instructional support in use of academic resources for faculty in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
College Street Nursing Home
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in long-term care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Supervised 10 staff members
ICU Staff Nurse
HHC- Harlem Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in trauma, burn, medical-surgical and cardiovascular critical care units
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Onward Healthcare
12.2006 - 10.2013
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
11.2003 - 12.2006
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12.2002
Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Professionalism
- Evidence-based Teaching
- Distance Learning
- Individualized Instruction
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Classroom Management Techniques
Licenses & Certifications
- Texas Registered Nurse License # 723428
- California Registered Nurse License #95329764
- Hawaii Registered Nurse License #RN-111784
- Oregon Registered Nurse License #10004868
- Washington Registered Nurse License #RN6139351
- Washington DC Registered Nurse License # RN50008822
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Board Certified Gerontological Nurse
- Board Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Nominated for a Faculty Daisy Award
- Nominated for a Staff Daisy Award
Timeline
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
CareXM
11.2022 - Current
PRN Emergency Room Nurse
Golden Triangle Emergency Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
College Street Nursing Home
05.2020 - 11.2021
Vocational Nursing Program Director
Vista College
05.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Nurse Educator
Christus Health- St. Elizabeth
12.2015 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse
HHC- Harlem Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2015
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Onward Healthcare
12.2006 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
11.2003 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
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