Heather Nading
Columbus,KS
Summary
I love patient care and advocating for patients and families. Mostly worked in cardiology and cardiovascular over the years. I have received several nominations for the Daisy award and won a Daisy award in 2023. I also received freeman’s best in 2016 for best practice. I also have a great passion palliative care. Helping patients and families during their most tender and difficult times are a great honor. Helping patients pass with dignity, respect and compassion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, Missouri
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Charge and worked on cardiac unit caring for post heart cauterizations and post CABGs. Staffing and patient placement. Training new hires and new graduate nurses. Also charged on TCU with more critical ill patients with cardiac drips and long term ventilator patients. Assisted with bedside procedures HD catheters, cardio version, and epidurals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK05-2013
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Case Management
- Medical assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Supply Restocking
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Patient Monitoring
- Collecting vitals
- Palliative and Pain Management
- IV setup
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Joplin
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Freeman Health System
05.2012 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College