Heather Bryant
Clovis,NM
Summary
Accomplished Health Care Integrator from USAF - 27th Special Operations Medical Group, adept in electronic charting and interdisciplinary collaboration. Spearheaded health education initiatives, significantly reducing illness through public engagement and policy influence. Excelled in infection control and patient care, demonstrating a strong work ethic and superb communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Integrator
USAF - 27th Special Operations Medical Group
Cannon AFB, NM
05.2023 - Current
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
- Designed educational materials used to inform policymakers and community stakeholders.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
- Executed hospital prevention and health promotion programs to improve awareness of health-related issues and conditions.
Clinical & Infection Control Nurse
USAF - 18th Medical Group
Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
USAF - 99th Inpatient Unit
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05-2015
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Quality Assurance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Affiliations
- North Carolina Nurses Assocation
Certification
Certified Medical-Surgical RN
ALS Instructor
BLS Instructor
Timeline
Health Care Integrator
USAF - 27th Special Operations Medical Group
05.2023 - Current
Clinical & Infection Control Nurse
USAF - 18th Medical Group
01.2019 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
USAF - 99th Inpatient Unit
09.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University