Heather Dotter
Oxnard,United States
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience at County Of Ventura - Health Care Agency. Expert in crisis mental health evaluation and patient advocacy, enhancing care coordination and patient satisfaction. Proven ability to streamline documentation processes, fostering efficiency while delivering compassionate, direct patient care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
County Of Ventura - Health Care Agency
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral health emergencies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify mental health needs and risks in diverse populations.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Encouraged a culture of continuous learning among colleagues by participating in professional development opportunities such as conferences, webinars, and certification programs.
ICU Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered critical care interventions to patients in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored and evaluated patient vitals, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery expectations.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2010
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Crisis mental health evaluation
- Patient advocacy
- Interpersonal communication
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
County Of Ventura - Health Care Agency
06.2023 - 01.2026
ICU Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro