Heather Parker
Winnsboro,LA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Franklin Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Upheld a high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Winnsboro Medical Clinic
11.2010 - 08.2018
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Assisted in thediagnosis of disease and injury through radiologic examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2021
Skills
- Leadership skills through charge nurse role
- Cardiac Monitors
- Computer skills by accessing and navigating EMR
- Problem-solving skills by assessing and responding to changes in patient condition
- Time management skills by completing tasks in allotted time
- Compassionate and Caring
- Telemetry Monitoring
Certification
LSBN Licensed Registered Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support
ACLS-Advanced Care Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Franklin Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Winnsboro Medical Clinic
11.2010 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
LSBN Licensed Registered Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support
ACLS-Advanced Care Life Support
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