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HEATHER DAMON

Honolulu,HI

Summary

As a licensed practical nurse I'm a well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic and technical procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in both clinic and hospital environments. I have excellent communication and organizational skills. I'm a happy person who enjoys working with others in the work place.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

License Practical Nurse

Shriners Hospitals for Children
Honolulu, HI
08.1997 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for the care of adults and pediatric patients
  • Dispensing of Medications
  • Vital Signs
  • Catheter Care
  • Blood Transfusions
  • IV Starts
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • VAC Dressings
  • Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Wound/ Burn Dressing Care
  • Administer control narcotics assuming full responsibility for medication
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans & supervise patients admissions and discharge procedures
  • Liaison between patients, nurses and physicians to address problems requiring immediate/long term resolve
  • Ensure open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
  • Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

License Practical Nurse

Pali Momi Medical Center
Aiea, HI
10.2000 - 05.2001
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, CO pneumonia
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for Number patients per shift.

Nursing Assitant

Straub Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.1994 - 05.1997
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations
  • Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Education

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

University of San Francisco

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kapiolani Community College
2000

High School Diploma - undefined

Hawaii School for Girls
1987

Skills

  • Information Compiling
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Rehabilitation Support
  • Wound Dressing
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Procedure Explanation

Certification

Advanced Pediatric Life Support Certificate, Basic Life Support Certificate, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Additional Information

BOARDS

Sat on the Board of Directors for

AccesSurf - AccesSurf is a water based nonprofit charity organization that provides a variety of programs, services, and events for people with disabilities.


Outrigger Canoe Club-

Admissions and House Committee

Timeline

License Practical Nurse

Pali Momi Medical Center
10.2000 - 05.2001

License Practical Nurse

Shriners Hospitals for Children
08.1997 - 10.2020

Nursing Assitant

Straub Medical Center
06.1994 - 05.1997

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

University of San Francisco

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kapiolani Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Hawaii School for Girls

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