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Heather Hanson

GermantownHIlls,IL

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager, Home Care

Carle Hospital, Methodist
08.2017 - Current
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns in their home setting.

RN Mental Health-Hospital Liaison

Human Service Center
03.2012 - 07.2017
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Operating Room RN

Proctor Hospital-Unity Point
03.2009 - 07.2017
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
05.1995

Skills

  • Disease Management Programs
  • Medical Screening
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Community Healthcare Programming
  • Counseling
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Patient Care Assessment

Timeline

RN Case Manager, Home Care

Carle Hospital, Methodist
08.2017 - Current

RN Mental Health-Hospital Liaison

Human Service Center
03.2012 - 07.2017

Operating Room RN

Proctor Hospital-Unity Point
03.2009 - 07.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Community College of Denver

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