Heather Marsh
Claremont,New Hampshire
Summary
Energetic Licensed Practical Nurse with 10 years of experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute, sub-acute and post-operative patients. Understanding, kind approach in helping people through medical challenges. Skilled in rapidly analyzing data and communicating patterns to medical team. Successful at providing excellent care through attention to details and redesigning nursing procedures for efficiency. I am actively pursuing a hands on clinical position, and am interested in joining your team at DHMC as a Licensed Practical Nurse on 3 West Inpatient Surgery Unit.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Nurse, Medical /Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
2021.09 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Clinical Nurse
Alice Peck Day Hospital
2020.02 - 2021.09
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Rehabilitation Nurse /Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Elmwood Health Care Center
2009.01 - 2020.01
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
- Provided targeted care and treatment to acute, sub-acute and post-operative patients
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up IV's and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 20 patients in challenging sub- acute rehabilitation environment.
Acute Nurse
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information so that all parties were aware of issues and changes
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Undeclared
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT05.2028
No Degree - General Studies
River Valley Community College
01.2009
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Intravenous therapy
- Chronic disease management
- Wound Care
- Medication Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Inpatient care
- Training staff
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Certification
- BLS Certified
- IV Therapy Certified
- CVAD Removal Certification
Timeline
Inpatient Nurse, Medical /Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
2021.09 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Alice Peck Day Hospital
2020.02 - 2021.09
Acute Nurse
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
2012.01 - 2014.01
Rehabilitation Nurse /Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Elmwood Health Care Center
2009.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Arts - Undeclared
Community College of Vermont
No Degree - General Studies
River Valley Community College
- BLS Certified
- IV Therapy Certified
- CVAD Removal Certification
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