Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Heather Bruinsma

Heather Bruinsma

Burlington

Summary

Compassionate Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, disease management and health promotion within hospital settings. Demonstrated strengths include high-quality patient care, collaborative teamwork and strong communication skills with patients and medical teams. Previous work impacted by streamlining processes for improved patient outcomes and fostering positive relationships with patients through empathetic engagement and consistent follow-up.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine
09.2021 - Current
  • Conducted patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care.
  • Educated patients and families about health management and wellness strategies.
  • Assisted in managing acute and chronic conditions for diverse patient populations.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Prescribed medications, including controlled substances, as needed for appropriate treatment plans.
  • Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic studies to formulate a plan of care for each patient.
  • Managed complex medical cases requiring close follow up and monitoring.
  • Evaluated physician orders for accuracy prior to implementation.
  • Documented all assessments and treatments within the electronic health record system.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.

RN

Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine
09.2021 - Current
  • Documented patient assessments and care activities in electronic systems.
  • Provided direct patient care and support in various clinical settings.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs consistently.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices effectively.
  • Advocated for patients' needs during multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Adult-gero Acute Care NP

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
06-2012

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic health records
  • Diagnostic interpretation
  • Medication management
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Critical thinking
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Health promotion
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical decision making
  • SOAP notes expertise
  • Experienced preceptor
  • Differential diagnosis

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Gardening
  • Baking
  • Reading

Accomplishments

  • Graduated my masters and bachelors with honors

Certification

  • ANCC board certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner

Timeline

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Ascension All Saints Hospital
09.2021 - Current

RN

Ascension All Saints Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Adult-gero Acute Care NP

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Technical College

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