Heather Gunter
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baycare specializing in Pediatric Services. Proven ability in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary care coordination, enhancing recovery for diverse populations. Skilled in electronic medical records and critical thinking. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Care Manager
Centene, Sunshine Health Children's Medical Services
03.2025 - Current
- Preformed care management for medically complex pediatric patients requiring private duty nursing care in the home setting.
- Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and families through regular updates and progress reports.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk pediatric patients and timely intervention.
- Developed trusting relationships with families, providing emotional support during difficult times in their child''s medical journey.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients.
- Led and coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans, address concerns, and optimize patient care.
- Conducted home visits to assess the living environment and safety factors affecting pediatric patients'' wellbeing.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings by coordinating handoffs among medical professionals.
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
BayCare Health System Inc. Mease Countryside Hosp.
02.2003 - Current
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with patients of all age groups.
- Provides quality care in Pediatrics, Mom Baby and NICU. Provide care for medical/surgical pediatric population 0-18 years of age. Care for level II NICU babies and well newborns.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Primary relief charge nurse responsible for supervising nursing staff and PCT roles. Coordinates daily staffing, nursing assignments and patient care while overseeing patient admissions, transfers, discharges and problem resolution with patients and staff.
- Offered exceptional care and support to diverse populations recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Plano
06.2001 - 12.2002
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric Medical/Surgical unit.
- Charge nurse
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
Registered Nurse Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Florida Hospital Orlando
06.1997 - 06.2000
- Provided care to inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology patients with hematological and oncological diseases such as cancer, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and sickle cell disease.
- Administer vesicant/ non-vesicant chemotherapy, blood products, TPN & lipids, and pain relief via PCA and epidural pumps.
- Served as primary relief charge nurse on 44 bed unit. .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Shands Children's Hospital
05.1993 - 06.1997
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric Medical/Surgical units.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- As relief charge nurse coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.1993
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassion
- Critical thinking
- Organization and Time management
- Patient Information Collection
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Electronic Medical Records
Additional Information
Florida RN2734022
Certification
- PALS Training
- BLS Training
Timeline
Pediatric Care Manager
Centene, Sunshine Health Children's Medical Services
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
BayCare Health System Inc. Mease Countryside Hosp.
02.2003 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Plano
06.2001 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Florida Hospital Orlando
06.1997 - 06.2000
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Shands Children's Hospital
05.1993 - 06.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
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