Heather Chapman
Monmouth
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Medical Surgical, Geriatric, Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse diagnosis and surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Spectrum Home Care and Staffing
Cumberland Foreside
11.2020 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
RN
Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- 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.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Maine Community College
Auburn05-2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Clinical documentation
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessments
- Medical procedure preparation
- Electronic health records
- Cardiac monitors
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Home healthcare
- Diet and nutrition
- Clinical judgment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Spectrum Home Care and Staffing
11.2020 - Current
RN
Central Maine Medical Center
06.2014 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Maine Community College
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