Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Heather Eberhard

Garden City ,KS

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 current years of experience delivering high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and implementing appropriate interventions. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, and vital signs monitoring. Strong communicator and team player committed to ensuring positive patient outcomes. CPR and BLS certified. IV certified.


Current BLS certification: 235418643861 (American Heart Association)

Current LPN license: 53057 (Kansas/Multi State, IV certified)

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN- ER/Inpatient

Niobrara Community Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Initiate and maintain outpatient IV infusions

Pediatric LPN

Craig Home Care (Pediatric Home Service)
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
  • Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
  • Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
  • Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
  • Assist in activities of daily living and health maintenance.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
  • Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
  • Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Travel LPN, LTC and Medial Surgical

Cascade
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

CNA- Behavioral Health and Psych

Centura Health
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • provided direct patient care under observation of RN
  • Ensured patient safety through safety checks and frequent psychological assessments per policy orders
  • Follow hospital procedures and policies for best patient care
  • Assist with admission and discharge (including determining items brought in to the unit that could be possible safety issues)
  • Assess patient psychological and emotional state frequently, report suicidal ideation and behaviors to the nurse for further evaluation
  • File paperwork and chart information regarding direct patient care
  • Ensuring the unit is locked and free of hazards
  • Patient and family education
  • assist with groups and patient education
  • supported patient comfort and safety
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.


CNA

Aztec Healthcare
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted all residents with ADLs included but not limited to: dressing, changing, bathing, feeding, hygiene, ambulation, etc
  • Documented activities and recorded resident information
  • Reported any changes to the nurse for further evaluation
  • Conducted routine vital checks
  • Rendered hands on care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake

Waitress

Pizza Hut
02.2020 - 03.2020

-tended to all patrons within the restaurant, taking orders and meeting their needs

-stocking necessary supplies before, during, and after shifts

-cleaning duties to ensure proper sanitation of the restaurant

-answered phones, took orders, calculated charges, and collected payment from customers

-applies safe food handling skills and cleaning strategies to maintain proper sanitation

-assisted kitchen staff with food preparation

Lifeguard

City Of Farminton
04.2015 - 01.2020
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills
  • monitored the safety and well being of all patrons within the facility
  • Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels
  • cleaned and maintained the pool equipment and facility
  • cleaning duties to ensure pool, locker room, and all public areas were clean and safe
  • monthly training to maintain strong proficiency in CPR, first aid, and rescue techniques
  • Logged and filled out forms of all incidents, treatments, and actions taken in the facility
  • complied with and enforced pool regulations and policies
  • identified emergency situations and reacted as trained

Education

No Degree - Pre Nursing

San Juan College
Farmington, NM

Certificate- LPN - Nursing

Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Farmington High School
Farmington, NM
05.2018

Skills

  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Customer Service
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Basic Life Support
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Intervention
  • Medication Administration
  • Home Health Care
  • pediatric care
  • geriatric care
  • care of patients with disabilities or terminal conditions
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Behavioral Health

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

References

Name: Esmerelda Ruiz

Position: RN Supervisor (Pediatric Home Service)

Relation: current primary supervisor

Phone number: 620-255-2422


Name: Joyce Hays

Position: RN Supervisor (Pediatric Home Service)

Relation: secondary supervisor 

phone number: 620-393-1433 


Name: Trevor Southern

Position: LPN

Relation: Coworker (pediatric home service and St Catherine Hospital)

Phone number: 620-805-2813


Timeline

LPN- ER/Inpatient

Niobrara Community Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Travel LPN, LTC and Medial Surgical

Cascade
09.2023 - 03.2024

Pediatric LPN

Craig Home Care (Pediatric Home Service)
08.2022 - 04.2024

CNA- Behavioral Health and Psych

Centura Health
02.2021 - 10.2022

CNA

Aztec Healthcare
05.2020 - 08.2020

Waitress

Pizza Hut
02.2020 - 03.2020

Lifeguard

City Of Farminton
04.2015 - 01.2020

No Degree - Pre Nursing

San Juan College

Certificate- LPN - Nursing

Garden City Community College

High School Diploma -

Farmington High School
Heather Eberhard