Heather Dobbins, RN, PCCN.
Stuart,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional, dedicated Registered Nurse whose experience includes 9 years as paramedic in PACU OR, 2 yrs as RN CVSD, 3 yrs RN MICU, past years as CNC. Compassionate patient care giver. Tentative listener. Eager to learn, teachable. Culturally sensitive. Problem solver.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
05.2019 - Current
- MICU
- Comforted patients and families by offering support and encouragement.
- Critical care of patients, ventilator monitoring, critical titrations drips.
- Charge RN,CNC. problem solver, assist/teach novice RN with anything that comes up, to help them feel secure as a team.
Register Nurse
Lawnwood Reginal Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
02.2017 - 05.2019
- CVSD
- Demonstrated the ability to advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, critical IV drips, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Communicated with families and patients to help meet expectations.
- Competent with IV placement, Foley insertion, Trach care, some wound pump care, feeding tubes pump, 24 - 48 hr post open heart care, EKGs and 12 leads.
Paramedic
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
05.2009 - 02.2017
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients during transport from PACU to floor.
- Assisted in OR when needed.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
EMT/Paramedic
All County Ambulance
Port St Lucie, FL
03.2005 - 11.2013
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Health Career Institute
Palm Beach, FL2016
Paramedic
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL2007
Skills
- Patient assessments and medical history collection
- IV and Foley insertion
- Medication administration, including critical drips
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Feeding tubes and pump
- Trach care
- Wound care
- Critical Care
- Ventilator monitoring
- CPI training
- Midline training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Register Nurse
Lawnwood Reginal Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2019
Paramedic
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 02.2017
EMT/Paramedic
All County Ambulance
03.2005 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Health Career Institute
Paramedic
Indian River State College
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