Heather Nealy
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Professional Objective: Full time RN Position
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre Admission Testing
HCA at JFK Medical Center
Atlantis, Fl
08.2022 - Current
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Chart reviews of patients history and medications
- Reviewed patients history and recommended testing needed for safe surgery/anesthesia
- Phone interviews reviewing history and pre op instructions to prepare for surgery.
- Coordinating clearance appointments and appropriate testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
JFK FREESTANDING ED
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
JFK Medical Center Free Standing ED
Boynton Beach, Fl
05.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
- IV insertion, wound care, splinting, EKG
Registered Respiratory Therapist
JFK MEDICAL CENTER
Atlantis, FL
11.2004 - 05.2012
- Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition
- Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties
- Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AGH HOSPITAL
Gainesville, FL
05.2000 - 10.2005
- Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators/bipap, therapeutic gas administration, aerosolized medications, intubation, assist with bronchoscopies
- Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders
- Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel
- Teach, train, supervise and mentor students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY08-2024
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Health Career Institute College
West Palm Beach, FL06.2019
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL06.2000
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - undefined
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL12.1997
Skills
- Medical screening
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Life-sustaining machines
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Compassion and Empathy
- Commitment to Patient Advocacy
- Strong organizational and Time Management Skills
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Medical assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre Admission Testing
HCA at JFK Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
JFK FREESTANDING ED
01.2019 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
JFK Medical Center Free Standing ED
05.2012 - 01.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
JFK MEDICAL CENTER
11.2004 - 05.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AGH HOSPITAL
05.2000 - 10.2005
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Health Career Institute College
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY
Santa Fe College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - undefined
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing