Heather Howard
Billings,MT
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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Neurology Unit
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2028
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2023
Skills
- Diverse clinical experience
- High-quality, coordinated patient care
- Infectious disease control
- Accuracy of Charts & Records
- Diabetes management
- Vital Monitoring
- Patient Education & Training
- Discharge coordination
- Precepting
- Neurology
- Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Studentclinicalexperience
Student Nurse/ Clinical Rotations, 2022 to 2023, Develop and implement patient nursing care plans, Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care.
Certificationsandlicensure
- Montana RN License, 12/31/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 06/30/25
- NIHSSI Certification, 12/31/25
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires June 2025
- NIH Stroke Certification - Expires December 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Neurology Unit
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing
Austin Community College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires June 2025
- NIH Stroke Certification - Expires December 2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
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