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Overview
Work History
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Heather Foster-Splichal

Eau Claire,WI

Summary

Proven leader in clinical and team settings, adept at crisis management and fostering professional growth, as demonstrated at Mayo Clinic Health System. Skilled in clinical leadership and teamwork, I excel in optimizing patient care and staff development. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes and breastfeeding success rates through evidence-based practices and effective communication.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge RN

Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2006 - Current
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
  • Optimized resource allocation during high-volume periods by efficiently delegating tasks based on staff skill sets.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Fostered a culture of professional development among staff by encouraging participation in educational opportunities and providing constructive feedback during performance evaluations.
  • Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

RN - Labor and Delivery

Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2004 - Current
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
  • Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
  • Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
  • Developed strong rapport between patient families by being attentive listener providing emotional support throughout pregnancy until discharge from hospital setting.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.

Labor and Delivery RN

Myrtle Werth Hospital
06.2000 - 01.2004
  • Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Improved breastfeeding success rates by providing lactation support and education to new mothers, addressing their concerns, and troubleshooting challenges.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during challenging times in labor and delivery process.
  • Served as a patient advocate by communicating concerns promptly to healthcare providers and intervening when necessary to protect patients'' rights.

Medical-Surgical RN

Luther Hospital
02.1999 - 06.2000
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated, educated, and promoted professional growth with student nurses and new staff nurses as their preceptor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
12.1999

Skills

    • Clinical Leadership
    • Team Leadership
      • Calm and Composed
      • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

Received five DAISY award nominations; recognition for exceptional care by patients/families.


Committee Chair for Personnel Committee. Involvement in breastfeeding, education, and shared governance committees


Unit representative for the Nursing Clinical Subpractice Committee - an organization wide nursing practice committee for Northwestern Wisconsin Mayo Clinic Health System (March 2023 - present).

Certification

BLS (up to date)

NRP (up to date)

STABLE (up to date)

IBCLC 2012-2022


Timeline

Charge RN

Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2006 - Current

RN - Labor and Delivery

Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2004 - Current

Labor and Delivery RN

Myrtle Werth Hospital
06.2000 - 01.2004

Medical-Surgical RN

Luther Hospital
02.1999 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

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