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Education
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Certification
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Heather Lehr, RN, BSN

Conway,SC

Summary

Qualified and dynamic Registered ER Nurse with experience in high turnover emergency room setting as staff, charge, and preceptor role. Practice outstanding, ethical, evidence-based, and compassionate total individualized patient and family care. I also uphold the mission and policy of the facility while providing excellent patient care for patients of all diverse backgrounds. Excellent prioritizing and time management skills while utilizing the nursing process. Work well under stressful and time sensitive situations, strong judgment and clinical decision-making skills while identifying changes and acting appropriately. Practice safe medical practice according to policy, while accurately charting documentation. Self- driven and always strives to advance knowledge. Ability to engage, communicate, support, collaborate and perform responsibilities respectfully and professionally with peers. Establish and maintain strong, open, and positive working relationships within the team, patients, families, and staff. Keep pride in always presenting myself in a professional manner.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff RN, Emergency Department

Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, SC
03.2023 - Current
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
  • Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
  • Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
  • Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.

Travel RN, Emergency Department

McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.

Travel RN, Emergency Department

AYA Healthcare | Legacy Emanuel Hospital
Portland, OR
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided direct patient care in a busy 34 bed Trauma Recovery and Acute Care Unit (TRACU) at a Level 1 trauma facility.
  • Cared for patients with complex neurological, surgical, orthopedic and trauma issues.
  • Offered, accepted, and completed 13 week contract with extension.

Travel RN, Emergency Department

AYA Healthcare | Providence Newberg Medical Center
Newberg, OR
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided direct patient care in a rural Emergency department at a Level 3 trauma facility.
  • Offered, accepted, and completed 13 week contract with extension.

Staff RN, Emergency Department

Salem Health Hospital
Salem, OR
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Provided direct patient care in a very active 110 bed Emergency department at a Level 2 Trauma Center.

Staff RN, Progressive Care Unit

Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2015 - 08.2020
  • Provided direct patient care on an active and diverse 26 bed Progressive Care Unit at a level I Regional trauma facility.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Generalist

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Coconino Community College

Skills

  • Charge, preceptor, and mentor
  • Situational awareness & De-escalation
  • Strong professional & emotional foundation
  • Critical thinking
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Quality improvement
  • Work, department & patient flow
  • Accurate reporting & documentaion
  • Cerner, Epic & Meditech
  • Omnicell & Pyxis
  • Focused and head to toe assessments
  • IV and IO placement
  • Central line maintenance
  • Splint placement
  • NG and foley insertion
  • 12 lead placement and interpretation
  • Blood transfusions
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Conscious sedation
  • Wound care
  • Life-sustaining machines

Certification

  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • NIH – National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and South Carolina.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff RN, Emergency Department

Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
03.2023 - Current

Travel RN, Emergency Department

McLeod Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2023

Travel RN, Emergency Department

AYA Healthcare | Legacy Emanuel Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022

Travel RN, Emergency Department

AYA Healthcare | Providence Newberg Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2022

Staff RN, Emergency Department

Salem Health Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021

Staff RN, Progressive Care Unit

Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2015 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Nursing Generalist

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Coconino Community College
Heather Lehr, RN, BSN