Heather Dixon

Formally known as Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte

Transitioned to Sister Hospital Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte after Hurricane Milton closed Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
• Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
• Fostered strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate coordinated care strategies.
• Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
• Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.

• Evaluated effectiveness of current treatment plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
• Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
• Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care between visits.
• Managed trachs, peg tubes, and ventilators for pediatric patients

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.