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HEATHER PATTON

Stigler

Summary

Highly skilled healthcare professional with strong background in critical care. Adept at providing advanced patient care, managing emergency situations, and ensuring optimal outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in patient assessment, life support, and medical equipment operation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, ICU

Mercy
Fort Smith
03.2024 - Current
  • Administer medications and monitor patient vital signs in critical care setting.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Utilize advanced medical equipment for accurate patient assessment and treatment.
  • Assist in rapid response situations, enhancing patient stabilization efforts.

Home Health RN Case Manager

Complete Home Health
Stigler
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and care quality.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.

ICU Charge Nurse

McAlester Regional Health Center
McAlester
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in critical care setting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Utilized advanced medical equipment for accurate patient assessment and treatment.
  • Assisted in rapid response situations, enhancing patient stabilization efforts.
  • Supported training of new ICU staff on unit procedures and equipment usage.

LPN Charge Nurse

Heritage Hills Nursing Home
McAlester
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status accurately.
  • Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for resident care.

Habilitation Training Specialist

Kibois Community Action
Stigler
02.2017 - 08.2020
  • Developed individualized training plans to enhance client skill acquisition and independence.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and track progress effectively.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive outcomes in diverse client populations.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of training effectiveness, adjusting approaches for optimal results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
05.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Kiamichi Technology Center
Stigler, OK
05.2020

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
07.2018

Associate of Arts - Childhood Development

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
07.2018

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Kiamichi Technology Center
Stigler, OK
05.2012

Skills

  • Telemetry monitoring
  • End-of-life care
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Healthcare team collaboration
  • Advanced life support
  • Airway management
  • Patient advocacy
  • HIPAA education
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Ethical practice
  • Ventilator management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Policy adherence

Timeline

RN, ICU

Mercy
03.2024 - Current

ICU Charge Nurse

McAlester Regional Health Center
06.2022 - 02.2024

Home Health RN Case Manager

Complete Home Health
08.2021 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Heritage Hills Nursing Home
08.2020 - 07.2022

Habilitation Training Specialist

Kibois Community Action
02.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Kiamichi Technology Center

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Carl Albert State College

Associate of Arts - Childhood Development

Carl Albert State College

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Kiamichi Technology Center