Heather Henderson
Blanchard,OK
Summary
Well-rounded and personable Hospice Nurse determined to give patients superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Proudly offering more than 6 years' expertise in nursing field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Nurse
LifeSpring Home Care And Hospice
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify factors contributing to adverse events, enabling timely corrective action and reducing future risks.
- Provided ongoing education and support for nursing staff in understanding and adhering to quality assurance standards, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Developed and implemented internal audits to ensure consistent adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout the nursing department.
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough audits of nursing practices and documentation.
Hospice Nurse
Frontier Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
OSU/OKC
Oklahoma City, OK05.2026
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Clinical expertise
- Healthcare management
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical assessment
- Symptom control
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- End of life care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Education
- Pain Control
- Physician communication
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Quality Assurance Nurse
LifeSpring Home Care And Hospice
04.2021 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Frontier Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
OSU/OKC
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