Heather McFarland
Smithfield,VA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse CL4
Riverside Regional Medical Center - WICU
Newport News, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Delivers skilled nursing care to postoperative gynecological and postpartum patients, including those recovering from surgical and vaginal deliveries.
- Manages magnesium sulfate therapy, ensuring safe monitoring, and timely interventions.
- Performs phlebotomy, IV access, and antibiotic administration for adult and newborn patients.
- Instructs new mothers on self-care and newborn care.
- Preceptor for new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
Riverside Regional Medical Center - WICU
Newport News, VA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided evidence-based support and care to breastfeeding women and their families.
- Provided breastfeeding assessment, support, and counseling to outpatient mothers.
- Conducted telephone consultations, discussing problems and giving anticipatory guidance to breastfeeding mothers.
Registered Nurse
MedTrust LLC - Tricare Prime Clinic
Suffolk, VA
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided services for the Nurse Managed Clinic (walk-ins for BP checks, Depo Provera, testosterone, and B12 injections).
- Provided clinic services in conjunction with a provider (triage, Toradol injections, EKG, upper and lower extremity bracing, crutch training, ear irrigation, and obtaining IV access).
- Immunization certified.
- Charge nurse.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Director
Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates
Hampton, VA
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Directed clinical personnel, including Medical Assistants, Appointment Secretaries, and Radiology Technologists.
- Directed execution of professional development sessions, team meetings, and skill-building workshops.
- Directed instruction on procedures, dressing changes, staple and suture removal, specimen preparation, and injections.
- Coordinated patient progress from post-check-in to check-out phase.
- Collaborated with physicians, providers, and administration to enhance team performance.
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
Choctaw Contracting - NMCP Pediatric Clinic
Portsmouth, VA
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided evidence-based support and care, from pre-delivery to weaning, to women and their families.
- Performed newborn and infant assessments, weight checks, and weighted feeds.
- Conducted telephone consultations, discussing problems and giving anticipatory guidance to breastfeeding mothers.
- Collaborated in the development of policies that protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to provide unified, comprehensive care.
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
MedTrust LLC - NMCP Pediatric Clinic
Portsmouth, VA
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Provided evidence-based support and care, from pre-delivery to weaning, to women and their families.
- Performed newborn and infant assessments, weight checks, and weighted feeds.
- Conducted telephone consultations, discussing problems and giving anticipatory guidance to breastfeeding mothers.
- Collaborated in the development of policies that protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to provide unified, comprehensive care.
Registered Nurse II, Lactation Consultant
Sentara Obici Hospital - Newborn Nursery
Suffolk, VA
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Skilled in resuscitating newborns during delivery.
- Skilled in obtaining IV access, drawing lab specimens, providing antibiotic therapy, monitoring blood sugar levels, and administering phototherapy.
- Supported physicians during circumcision procedures.
- Delivered essential newborn care education and breastfeeding support.
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
MedTrust LLC - NMCP Maternal Child Department
Portsmouth, VA
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided evidence-based support and care to breastfeeding women and their families.
- Provided breastfeeding assessment, support, and counseling to outpatient mothers.
- Conducted telephone consultations, discussing problems and giving anticipatory guidance to breastfeeding mothers.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - PACU
Norfolk, VA
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Assessed and managed postoperative dressings, incisions, and pain levels, ensuring patient comfort and recovery.
- Provided airway support through jaw thrust, chin lift, and nasopharyngeal/oral airway placement; performed extubations as needed.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, promoting adherence to recovery protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care transitions from surgery to recovery.
Registered Nurse
TCMP - NMCP Mother Baby Unit
Portsmouth, VA
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Delivered skilled nursing care to postoperative gynecological and postpartum patients, including those recovering from surgical and vaginal deliveries.
- Managed magnesium sulfate therapy, ensuring safe monitoring, and timely interventions.
- Performed phlebotomy, IV access, and antibiotic administration for adult and newborn patients.
- Instructed new mothers on self-care and newborn care.
- Exhibited leadership abilities as a unit charge nurse and preceptor to new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
The Arora Group Inc - NMCP Amb Procedures Unit
Portsmouth, VA
10.2005 - 05.2008
- Performed preoperative chart preparation.
- Conducted preoperative phone calls verifying NPO status, and providing arrival times.
- Specialized in preoperative preparation for adult and pediatric surgical patients.
- Assessed and managed postoperative dressings, incisions, and pain levels, ensuring patient comfort.
- Conducted patient and family discharge education to ensure understanding of recovery guidelines.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities as charge nurse in preoperative and postoperative settings.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - PACU
Norfolk, VA
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Assessed and managed postoperative dressings, incisions, and pain levels, ensuring patient comfort and recovery.
- Provided airway support through jaw thrust, chin lift, and nasopharyngeal/oral airway placement; performed extubations as needed.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, promoting adherence to recovery protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care transitions from surgery to recovery.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake General Hospital
Chesapeake, VA
10.2001 - 05.2003
- Administered specialized nursing care for antepartum, postpartum surgical, and vaginally delivered patients.
- Provided breastfeeding support.
- Instructed new mothers on self-care and newborn care.
Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - PICU
Atlanta, GA
05.2000 - 08.2001
- Delivered advanced nursing care to pediatric patients with critical and non-critical conditions.
- Administered advanced nursing support for patients recovering from liver and kidney transplants.
- Experienced in providing specialized care to NICU patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05.2000
Skills
- Pain management
- Postoperative care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Infection control
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
BLS: 07/01/24 - 07/01/26
NRP: 11/01/24 - 11/01/26
IBCLC: 11/01/23 - 12/01/28
Nursing License
RN, 09/01/26, VA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse CL4
Riverside Regional Medical Center - WICU
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
Riverside Regional Medical Center - WICU
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
MedTrust LLC - Tricare Prime Clinic
10.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Clinical Director
Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates
10.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
Choctaw Contracting - NMCP Pediatric Clinic
09.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
MedTrust LLC - NMCP Pediatric Clinic
01.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
MedTrust LLC - NMCP Maternal Child Department
08.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse II, Lactation Consultant
Sentara Obici Hospital - Newborn Nursery
05.2011 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - PACU
03.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
TCMP - NMCP Mother Baby Unit
10.2009 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
The Arora Group Inc - NMCP Amb Procedures Unit
10.2005 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - PACU
03.2003 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake General Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2003
Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - PICU
05.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
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