Heather Klowetter
South Bend,IN
Summary
Professional with high standards and strong focus on results. Skilled in perioperative nursing, patient care, surgical procedures, and sterile techniques. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and prioritizes collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities valued by employers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saint Joseph Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Weekend charge nurse
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
Nurse Technician, Float Pool, Operating Room
Saint Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Medical Assistant, Pediatrics
South Bend Clinic
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the clinic space following infection prevention protocols to protect the health of patients and staff members.
- Administered vaccinations as needed, contributing to the overall wellness of the pediatric population served.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care for pediatric patients, resulting in seamless treatment plans.
Medical Assistant
Memorial Advanced Cardiovascular Specialist
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Assisted the physician with providing patient specific care in an outpatient setting
- Skilled with maintaining patient safety and personalized care and attention to patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN12.2022
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
Granger, IN08.2013
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique expertise, infection control practices
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate care
- Medical equipment operation
Certification
- ACLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 12/27
- PALS, American Heart Association, 12/27
Professionalmemberships
- Student Nurses Association, IUSB, 2021-2022
- National Student Nurses Association, 2021-2022
- Sigma Theta Tau International, 04/08/22
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saint Joseph Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician, Float Pool, Operating Room
Saint Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant, Pediatrics
South Bend Clinic
12.2020 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Memorial Advanced Cardiovascular Specialist
10.2015 - 12.2020
- ACLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 12/27
- PALS, American Heart Association, 12/27
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
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