Heather Lonardo
Dayville,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate new graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with progressive Registered-Nurse (RN) 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ER Charge Nurse
Day Kimball Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Home Health/Hospice
Day Kimball Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Davis Place
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT05.2016
Skills
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Critical Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Procedures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Performing EKGs
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Physical assessments
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- American Academy Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CT Registered Nursing License - Exp: April 2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Practicum Experience
East Lyme Pediatrics - FNP Student
- March 2024 - April 2024
Balanced Wellness Primary Care - FNP Student
- June 2023 - April 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ER Charge Nurse
Day Kimball Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Home Health/Hospice
Day Kimball Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Davis Place
06.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CT Registered Nursing License - Exp: April 2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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