Heather Hinkle
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Float
Carle Bromenn
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN-Travel
Independent Contractor
03.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN Floor Nurse
Sue Lynn Nursing Agency
02.2020 - Current
- Staffing agency nurse
- Duties include IV insertion and maintenance, medication administration, vaccinations, assessments, documentation, and working closely with other disciplines and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
RN Step Down-Travel
Franciscan Health
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN Step Down-Travel
Unity Point
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
RN Floor Nurse
Bird In The Hand
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Staffing agency Nurse
- Managed staff performance of staff by proactively addressing deficiencies and training weaknesses.
- Duties include IV insertion and maintenance, medication administration, vaccinations, assessments, documentation, and working closely with other disciplines and families
RN Floor Nurse
Gale Healthcare Solutions
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Staffing agency nurse
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN, Medical-Surgical-Travel
West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Medical-Surgical RN-Travel
Thorek Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN, Medical-Surgical-Travel
Weiss Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Medical-Surgical RN-Travel
Roseland Community Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Med-Surg nurse. Duties include IV insertion and maintenance, medication administration, vaccinations, assessments, documentation, and working closely with other disciplines and families.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN Floor Nurse-Travel
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
LPN Charge Nurse
El Paso Health Care
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Psych nursing
- Duties include IV insertion and maintenance, medication administration, vaccinations, assessments, documentation, and working closely with other disciplines and families
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse-Travel
360 Healthcare Staffing
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
LPN Charge Nurse
Fair Haven Christian Home
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
LPN
St Mary Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Harsha Behavioral Center
04.2011 - 02.2016
- On inpatient psychiatric unit
- Duties include IV insertion and maintenance, medication administration, assessments, documentation, and working closely with other disciplines and families,
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
LPN Field Nurse
Dr. L Dan Montgomery
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN Office Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
07.2006 - 01.2011
- Psychiatric outpatient and inpatient nurse for children, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech State College
Terre Haute, INAssociate of Science -
Illinois Central College
Peoria, ILBachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2023
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Staff supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Clinical Judgment
- Cultural Competence
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Team Coordination
- Family Advocacy
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
Gold Star Award
Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Additional Information
License:
Illinois: 041527863 expires 05/31/2024
Indiana Compact: 28274426A expires 10/31/2025
ACLS expires 12/2025
BLS expires 09/2025
PALS expires 09/2024
Timeline
RN Float
Carle Bromenn
09.2023 - Current
RN Step Down-Travel
Franciscan Health
06.2023 - 09.2023
RN Step Down-Travel
Unity Point
11.2022 - 03.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical-Travel
West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Medical-Surgical RN-Travel
Thorek Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical-Travel
Weiss Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
Medical-Surgical RN-Travel
Roseland Community Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
RN-Travel
Independent Contractor
03.2020 - Current
RN Floor Nurse-Travel
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
03.2020 - 10.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Sue Lynn Nursing Agency
02.2020 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Bird In The Hand
01.2020 - 09.2022
RN Floor Nurse
Gale Healthcare Solutions
03.2018 - 09.2022
LPN Charge Nurse-Travel
360 Healthcare Staffing
08.2017 - 03.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
El Paso Health Care
07.2017 - 07.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Fair Haven Christian Home
02.2017 - 09.2017
LPN
St Mary Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Harsha Behavioral Center
04.2011 - 02.2016
LPN Field Nurse
Dr. L Dan Montgomery
07.2010 - 12.2012
LPN Office Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
07.2006 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech State College
Associate of Science -
Illinois Central College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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