Heather Leimbacher
Annona,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in Pediatric Home Health and Acute Care Hospital Float Pool with 2 years of charge nurse experience. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Adept in working as a collaboration team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Care Options For Kids
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Connect Pediatrics Home Health
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Wise Health System
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Connect Pediatric Home Health
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Paris Junior College
Paris, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College, Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX06.2015
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Work ethic
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
BLS, 04/2024
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Care Options For Kids
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Connect Pediatrics Home Health
04.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Wise Health System
02.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Connect Pediatric Home Health
06.2016 - 12.2018
Paris Junior College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College, Fort Worth
BLS, 04/2024
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