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Heather Maier

Palmetto,FL

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing in 7 years of pharmacy experience and over 1 year of nursing experience, treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. I possess the qualities of a proficient charge nurse and have the ability to run a successful unit.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Manatee County Jail
Palmetto, FL
12.2021 - Current
  • Completed charge nurse duties such as keeping staff organized, orchestrating medical emergencies, collaborating with the provider, and overseeing the entire jail and all inmate needs.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Built rapport with patients to deliver exceptional care.
  • Educated patients of all medications and therapies
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.

Registered Nurse, Oncology

Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Took care of oncology patients that were going through chemotherapy, TPN administration, tube feeding
  • Accessed ports for chemotherapy administration
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Pharmacy Technician

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota, FL
09.2017 - 03.2021
  • Compounding IV medications
  • Assisting nursing with stat medication doses
  • Refilling Pyxis machines in the units
  • Preperation and mixing of neonatal and adult total parental intraveneous nutrition
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Bradenton, FL
12.2013 - 04.2019
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Sarasota, FL
12.2020

Skills

  • Patient Examination
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Care Coordination
  • Medication Administration
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Unit Oversight
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • IV insertion
  • Wound care
  • Medical emergancy respondence

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

Manatee County Jail
12.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Oncology

Manatee Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
09.2017 - 03.2021

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2013 - 04.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Keiser University

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