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Heather Maines

Traphill,NC

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hugh Chatham Health, excelling in critical care and staff leadership. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in EMR systems and adept at mentoring junior nurses, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hugh Chatham Health
07.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and priorities.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Utilized advanced life support techniques in emergency situations.
  • Educated families on patient conditions and treatment plans effectively.
  • Managed staffing schedules, aligning resources with patient care needs effectively.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.

Registered Nurse

Trustaff Travel Nurses
12.2015 - 07.2020
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
  • Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
  • Became proficient in using various EMR including epic, cerner, meditech, and McKesson

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
2019

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • EMR systems
  • High level of autonomy
  • Staff supervision
  • Emotional awareness

Certification

  • PALS
  • NIHSS
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hugh Chatham Health
07.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Trustaff Travel Nurses
12.2015 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University