HEATHER PASCALL-NAGY
Hamburg
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
West Seneca
10.2025 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis sessions.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Provided critical care to pediatric patients in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Administered medications to patients and educated caregivers on side effects and contraindications.
- Supported continuum of care with ongoing assessments and discharge coordination.
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical wounds using proper techniques to promote healing.
- Provided thorough information to patients regarding surgical procedures to ease worries and concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop appropriate treatment options and advocate for patient needs.
RN Case Manager
BCBS of WNY/Highmark
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Implemented cost-effective strategies, equipment acquisitions and supply vendors to reduce costs.
- Provided recommendations regarding health care resource utilization.
- Evaluated treatment plans for appropriateness, medical necessity and cost-effectiveness.
- Supported continuum of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient progress.
- Developed case management plans and established goals.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Erie County Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care according to physician orders.
- Passing medications, and other essential nursing duties and documenting
- Assessing lethality, providing coping skill intervention as well as teachings, handling crisis intervention
- Facility: Multi-Specialty Unit: Adult Med Surg, Palliative Care, Psychiatric
- Administered prescribed medications or sedatives and monitored behavior and status changes.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions and revised care plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Brylin Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Charge Nurse responsibility
- Assessing mental status of patients such as lethality assessment, providing support and coping mechanisms as well as distraction techniques and documentation
- Assessing physical well-being and providing medication management
- Facility: Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit: Adult & Child/Adolescent
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Buffalo, NYAssociate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Strong Communication
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Family support
Certification
- Registered Nurse License: Feb. 2017- Current
- Case Management Certification: April 2022- Current
- Basic Life Support: 2013- Current
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2025 - Current
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health
05.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2025
RN Case Manager
BCBS of WNY/Highmark
03.2020 - 06.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Erie County Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Brylin Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Trocaire College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Buffalo