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Heather Deshazo
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Bastrop,LA
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Summary
Nocturnal Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of progressive acute-care experience, including extensive ICU nursing experience and current practice in high-acuity hospital medicine. Experienced managing a shared inpatient census exceeding 200 hospitalized patients nightly while supporting 20+ admissions per shift alongside hospitalists, intensivists, and advanced practice providers. Expertise includes rapid response leadership, Code Blue management, ICU overflow management, overnight cross-cover, admissions, diagnostic interpretation, and evidence-based treatment planning. Recognized as a trusted mentor, collaborative leader, and operational problem-solver who consistently contributes to patient safety, staff development, and process improvement initiatives.
Overview
6
6
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nocturnal Hospitalist Nurse Practitoner
St. Francis Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Directed nightly operations for a shared inpatient census of over 200 patients, ensuring effective collaboration with 1 APP, 2 nocturnists, and 1 intensivists.
- Facilitated efficient admissions process for 20+ patients per shift to ensure optimal patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Facilitated comprehensive overnight care for medically complex patients to ensure continuity of treatment across various inpatient units.
- Coordinated patient management strategies for ICU overflow situations, maintaining high standards of care during critical capacity challenges.
- Directed rapid response and code blue evaluations for clinically deteriorating patients.
- Oversaw independent evaluations and management of complex cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious, renal, and critical-care conditions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of imaging, ECGs, and laboratory studies to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Implemented Epic EMR for comprehensive care coordination, ensuring accurate clinical documentation and effective order management.
- Offered comprehensive mentorship and served as a clinical resource, facilitating professional development for nursing staff, residents, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Analyzed existing workflows in partnership with physicians and hospital leadership to implement effective solutions that optimize patient care processes.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered specialized nursing care to support patient recovery in high-acuity settings, including ICU, telemetry, and emergency services.
- Oversaw patient care operations and led nursing teams to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Administered comprehensive care for critically ill and medically complex patients within high-acuity medical facilities.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to enhance care planning and drive quality improvement efforts.
- Established and maintained strong working relationships with physician specialists and nursing leadership to support patient care initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2016
Skills
- Support clinical team development
- Lead during Code Blue and rapid response events
- Facilitate professional development initiatives
Clinical Mentorship
- Frequently consulted by physicians, APPs, and hospital leadership regarding operational and workflow improvements
- Identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions that improve communications, patient throughput, and care delivery
- Contribute to initiatives focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Process Improvement & Innovation
Certification
- AGACNP-C (AACN)
- LA APRN
- Compact RN
- ACLS/BLS
- TNCC
- Hospitalists Procedures (NPI)
- DEA
- CDS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau
- AANP
- AACN
- LANP
Quote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Timeline
Nocturnal Hospitalist Nurse Practitoner
St. Francis Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University