Heather Niehoff
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Committed professional with 8 years of experience in clinical and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and acute care environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Pediatrics Southwest
Desoto, United States
07.2013 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs.
- Administered injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Answered incoming phone calls from parents to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Nurse
IOOF Nursing Home
Ennis, TX
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX08.2012
High School Diploma -
Red Oak High School
Red Oak, TX05.1996
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
Timeline
Nurse
Pediatrics Southwest
07.2013 - Current
Nurse
IOOF Nursing Home
01.2013 - 06.2013
LVN - Nursing
Navarro College
High School Diploma -
Red Oak High School