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Heather Lawrence

CINCINNATI,OH

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. Seeking to join the VA network to provide excellent care to the Veteran population with my 15 years of Nursing experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Stress Testing

The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising stress tests with diligent regard to patient safety and satisfaction
  • Starting IVs to administer image enhancement for Echo
  • Maintaining and ordering supplies and medications
  • Supervising Cardiac CT Angiograms
  • Assisting other departments and techs to optimize the patient's experience and improve workflow
  • Adjusting patient and staff schedules as necessary
  • Training and supervising new RNs to the role of Stress RN

Registered Nurse, ICU

The Christ Hospital Health Network
07.2008 - 02.2017
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Charge Nurse, Preceptor to new RNs
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • ACLS/BLS certification and STAT team responder
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans and provide excellent, efficient care while maintaining patient safety
  • Met with Nursing Supervisors to adjust staffing to maintain adequate and safe staffing
  • Served on committees to improve patient safety and satisfaction
  • Provided patient and family centered care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
06.2016

Skills

  • Extremely Organized
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Dependability
  • Strong Leadership
  • Highly Driven and Motivated
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Time Management and Stamina
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Patient Advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Stress Testing

The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

The Christ Hospital Health Network
07.2008 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Heather Lawrence