Heather Meuer
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on the neuro/stroke floor including NIH assessments, daily monitoring and evaluating of medical condition.
- Administer medication, injections, and IV treatments.
- IV ultrasound certified
Recreation Therapist
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Encouraged engagement in recreational therapy to both adolescent and adult behavioral health patients.
- Educated patients on appropriate leisure activities and skills to promote healthy coping strategies for use after discharge.
- Documented patients’ participation in group and individual sessions.
Director of Activities
AdventHealth Zephyrhills South
03.2014 - 04.2022
- Planned, organized, and implemented recreational activities for 120 bed facility for individuals with a wide spectrum of cognitive and physical capabilities.
- Part of the interdisciplinary team involved in care plan meetings.
- Managed a staff of 7 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Brandon, FL06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Service Management
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2005
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association
- Well-versed in different charting systems, including Cerner and Epic
- NIH Certified
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Florida Board of Nursing (License Number: RN9636388)
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Since 2006
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 09.2023
Director of Activities
AdventHealth Zephyrhills South
03.2014 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Service Management
East Stroudsburg University