Heather Horton

Proven expertise in patient monitoring and emergency response, honed at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Excelled in analyzing cardiac patterns and improving workflow efficiency, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills. Trained new technicians, enhancing team collaboration and patient care standards. Certified EKG Technician (CET) committed to continuous learning and professional ethics.

Currently a hard-working, determined, compassionate nursing student looking to join the NICU after I graduate! I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent working with the babies and their families helping the little ones to grow and prosper. I want to make a difference in someone's life no matter how big or how small!

36 clinical hours in Concepts of Nursing at Chesapeake Health and Rehab. (I got to bathe patients, took vital signs, made patient's more comfortable in their environment)

36 clinical hours in Mental Health at Barry Robinson and Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center. (I got to learn/help patient's with mental health disorders, took vital signs)

72 clinical hours in Med Surg at Sentara Leigh, Norfolk General, and Virginia Beach General. (I got to give medications, help ambulate patients, provided the patient with what they wanted, took vital signs)

45 clinical hours in Maternal/Newborn at Norfolk General and Chesapeake Regional. (I took vital signs, assisted with a vaginal birth, feed babies, changed diapers, comforted babies and their families, gave medications)

45 clinical hours in Parent/Child at Barry Robinson, and Mile High Kid's Academy. (I got to help/teach, and play with the kids, and learn about their lifestyles.)

72 clinical hours in Acute Care at Norfolk General.

72 clinical hours in Dimensions of Professional Nursing.