Heather Conquest
Scottsboro,AL
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
12.2014 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluate patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinate communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conduct daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Supervise and assist staff of RN's, LPN's, and PCA's.
- 10 years of orthopedic knowledge (ortho trauma, ortho spine, elective surgeries)
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Crowne Health And Rehab
Fort Payne, AL
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to facility policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
- Supervised LPN's and CNA's
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
State Of Alabama Department Of Public Health
Scottsboro, AL
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
- Conducted patient education regarding disease process and self-care techniques.
- Monitored patient progress and updated care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with discharge planning by providing resources and support services to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home setting.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Comfort Care Hospice
Scottsboro, AL
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
Staff Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
Staff Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2003
Skills
- Nursing process
- 10 years orthopedic experience
- Hospice and palliative care
- Team training and development
- Infection control measures
- Wound care management
- Respiratory support
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Alabama Board of Nursing license # 1-104778 Exp 12/2026
- BCLS certified
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
12.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Crowne Health And Rehab
04.2014 - 11.2014
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
State Of Alabama Department Of Public Health
08.2011 - 10.2013
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Comfort Care Hospice
07.2007 - 07.2011
Staff Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2007
Staff Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2003 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College