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Heather Christensen

Manahawkin

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Northwell Health Hospital, recognized as Nurse of the Year three times. Continued career development in Dialysis for Fresenius, and Infusion Nursing; administering biologic medications for Optum Health. Proficient in IV management and patient monitoring, delivering culturally-sensitive care while educating patients and families. Committed to enhancing treatment strategies through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Optum
09.2023 - 02.2026
  • As an Infusion nurse I am highly skilled at peripheral IV insertion, and monitoring patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Dialysis machine and set up knowledge using aseptic technique.
  • Accessed dialysis ports and fistulas.
  • Monitored patients for adverse events.
  • Extensive patient education regarding ESRD.

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health Hospital
03.2009 - 08.2020
  • Achieved Nurse of the Year award 3 times.
  • Worked in Med-Surg for 2 Years.
  • Worked in Acute In-patient Rehab 5 years.
  • Worked in the multidisciplinary out patient hospital clinic for 3 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Online
06-2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY
06-2009

Skills

  • IV management
  • Precepting
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Physical assessments
  • EMR systems, EPIC
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Direct nursing care

Certification

BLS- Current

BSN- already obtained

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Optum
09.2023 - 02.2026

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
08.2021 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health Hospital
03.2009 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kingsborough Community College
Heather Christensen