Heather Farmer BSN, RN
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and prioritize care in high-acuity settings. Deliver safe, evidence-based patient-centered care while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Advocate for patients through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely reporting of changes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Stepdown
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with RNs to prioritize and coordinate patient care in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown setting, enhancing overall patient management.
- Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
- Demonstrated flexibility and organization while multi-tasking effectively in high-stress situations.
- Prioritized and completed tasks efficiently based on changing needs of the unit and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University, College of Nursing
12-2025
Certified Nursing Assistant -
College of DuPage
01-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing assessments
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- EHR management
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety protocols
- Policy adherence
- Licensed RN
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
Student Clinical Experience
- Good Samaritan Hospital, Cardiac/Telemetry Progressive Care Unit
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Orthopedic/Surgical Unit
- Rush Copley Medical Center, Medical-Surgical/Oncology
- Ascension Mery Medical, Behavioral Health
Licensure And Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, Active, 12/31/26
- NCLEX-RN, Passed, 03/01/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Stepdown
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University, College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant -
College of DuPage