Heather NORRIS
Lexington,South Carolina
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Lexington Medical Center, excelling in oncology nursing and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and emergency response. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while delivering compassionate support, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients and families. Skilled in medication administration and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
Lexington, SC
07.2024 - Current
- Elementary school nurse at Carolina Springs Elementary School.
- Continuously provide healthcare services to students, including assessments, administering medications, managing emergencies, developing and implementing IHP/EAPs, and maintaining open communication, collaborating with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers to ensure students' health and safety while at school.
- Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Implemented normal growth and development screenings to identify health problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed routine inspections of the school premises to identify any potential hazards or risks to student safety.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Counseled and educated students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
RN
LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
West Columbia, SC
01.2012 - 07.2024
- Bedside oncology nurse.
- Continuously promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient wellness and continuity of care.
- Provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.
- Supervise or delegate to assigned team members.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members about plan of care updates and changes.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
NURSE TECHNICIAN
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process, covering 7 to 30 high-acuity patients per shift.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Monitored fluid intake and output.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Delivered specimens to the lab.
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect, and dignity of patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine their feelings, need for assistance, or social and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to check on patients' comfort level.
BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
05.2004 - 06.2011
- Friendly office liaison, front office duties, check-out duties, business office duties, transported patients to and from offices, and medical records.
- Communicated orders from physicians, compiled and mailed EOBs/collection letters, obtained prior authorizations before procedures, obtained vital signs, collected payments, and managed the money drawer.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for patients as part of check-in process.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Maintained smooth flow of examinations to keep appointments on schedule.
- Checked vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Routed laboratory or diagnostic results to appropriate staff.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Processed referrals for specialist visits or diagnostic tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2025
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia12.2011
Associates Degree in Arts -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2006
Skills
- Medical knowledge and wound care
- Emergency response and preparedness
- Documentation and charting
- Medication Administration
- Care coordination and team collaboration
- Patient education and support
- Oncology Nursing
- Self-motivation
Licensure Certifications
- RN LICENSE
Certification
- BLS
- ONS CHEMOTHERAPY CERTIFICATION
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
07.2024 - Current
RN
LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
01.2012 - 07.2024
NURSE TECHNICIAN
Lexington Medical Center
07.2011 - 12.2011
BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE
Lexington Medical Center
05.2004 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Midlands Technical College
Associates Degree in Arts -
Midlands Technical College
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