Heather Kier
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 25 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dundy County Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed caseload of numerous patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, and end-of-life care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dundy County Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Dental Assistant
Twin Cities Orthodontics
01.2006 - 12.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 100-150 procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Colby Community College
Colby, KS05.2024
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Pain Management Nurse
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant, - 20 Years
- Licensed Practical Nurse #27753- Current
Fishing, Camping, Go-Kart racing
I enjoy spending my free time camping and fishing with family. My daughter started go-kart racing in 2023, so we spend a lot of time on the weekends during the summer supporting her love for racing.
References
Dr. JP Meyer
(308) 379-4701
Ashley Ambrosek, FNP-BC
(308) 737-1554
Karen Michelle Koppie, APRN
(318) 557-2849
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dundy County Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dundy County Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Twin Cities Orthodontics
01.2006 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Colby Community College
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