Heather Nickerson

• Simplified complex medical information about treatment protocols and medication effects for patients and caregivers to ensure clarity and support informed decision-making.
• Delivered patient-centered care in hospice settings, ensuring comfort and dignity for terminally ill patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options, enhancing understanding and improving decision-making processes.

• Managed care for three patients in IMCU, with occasional responsibility for up to four patients. Assisted in onboarding new employees and nursing students as a preceptor.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and health status, promptly identifying changes and initiating appropriate interventions.

• Per Diem Staff Rn in General ICU; also assisted in ER during staffing shortages as staffing requires. Received 2 letters of accommodation for teamwork and stepping up. Have also received 9 mentions of “Moments to Shine”

• Provided critical support in Medical ICU and floated to PCU as needed to maintain optimal patient care.
• Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, assessing changes to provide timely interventions.

• Per Diem staff member RN in general ICU

• Provided critical support in Medical ICU and floated to CVICU to maintain high standards of patient care.

• Travel nurse in general ICU and COVID Unit
• Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.

• Delivered compassionate home care to individuals nearing end of life, ensuring comfort and dignity during final stages.

• Travel nurse in Neuro ICU and COVID Unit. Received 3 unit accolades for stepping up and helping where help was needed.

• RN in ICU 20 bed unit taking care of medical, surgical and trauma patients. Received a nomination for a star award due to exceptional performance.

• RN per diem 12-24 hours per week of level 2 trauma center
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• Provided emergency care to sick and injured patients on ambulance while performing firefighter duties, receiving Esprit de Corps and Unit Citation award for dedication and service.

• Underwrote insurance policies for Case Professional Resources on a part-time basis.

Online program, school had me mapped out to finish in April of 2020, I finished of July 2019. When there is a job to be done, I make sure to get it done.