Heather Latham
Batavia,Illinois
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 14 years of nursing experience. Demonstrated ability to perform with compassion, speed and accuracy. Proven history of advocating for patient safety and fostering top quality care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Hines and Associates
Saint Charles, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Promoted continuity of care by coordinating with healthcare providers, social workers, and family members in the development of discharge plans.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
Residential Admin Nurse
Little Friends
Warrenville, IL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinating and monitoring the health, medical support and services for individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities based on the Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations.
- Leadership and supervision over Direct Support Personnel, ensuring policy and procedure adherence to all state rules, regulations and laws regarding medical issues.
- Educating staff on Rule 116, including the policies and procedures regarding medication needs of individuals supported.
Cosmetic Surgery Nurse
Physician's Group, S.C.
Schaumburg, IL
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Providing pre-operative care including; review of medical history, review of all medical clearances ensuring the appropriate testing is completed, physical assessment, education on surgery and garment fitting
- Providing intra-operative care including; IV insertion, circulating in the operating room, phase II recovery of all surgical patients.
- Providing post-operative care including; educating patients on the plan of care, ongoing physical assessments, wound care and staple and suture removal.
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, IL
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Providing pre-operative care to all procedural and surgical patients including; preparing patients for surgeries, following anesthesia criteria and physician orders, IV insertion, phlebotomy, communication of appropriate information to surgeon/anesthetist and providing pre-operative education to patients and their family
- Providing Phase II surgical care and post procedure care for Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and EP lab including; management of recovery assignments, monitoring of patients recovering from anesthesia, surgical sites, arterial line management and providing thorough discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing day surgery procedures, addressing their anxieties or fears while promoting trust and confidence in their treatment.
Private Duty Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics
Rolling Meadows, IL
05.2010 - 08.2019
- Provide daily care including; medication administration, bathing, GJ tube care and management, central line care, port care, wound care and feedings.
- Treats, evaluates, reports and documents changes in patient condition
- Monitors patient response to infusions and medications
- Train new staff on policies and procedures, safe patient handling techniques, sterile techniques and additional nursing responsibilities
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, IL
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Assesses and monitors patient condition pre/post cardiac intervention and telemetry response
- Works collaboratively with staff to develop and execute appropriate care plans for multiple patients
- Audits patient charts to maintain quality assurance
- Administers medications, provides patient and family teaching, delegates tasks to assistive personnel
- Nurse preceptor to new hires and student nurses
- Heart failure educator and team member
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Northwoods Care Center
Belvidere, IL
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Short-term rehabilitation to long-term nursing care for senior patients
- Supervising staff and determining assignments in accordance with patient requirements
- Providing end-of-life care
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05.2010
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Case Management
- Palliative and Hospice Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Hines and Associates
08.2023 - Current
Residential Admin Nurse
Little Friends
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cosmetic Surgery Nurse
Physician's Group, S.C.
03.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Advocate Sherman Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care
Advocate Sherman Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Northwoods Care Center
10.2010 - 12.2011
Private Duty Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics
05.2010 - 08.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Kishwaukee College