Heather Phan
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy in the military population.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to veterans in rehabilitation, enhancing recovery and quality of life.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in clinical condition.
- Administer prescribed medications, including oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, while following safe medication administration practices.
- Educated patients on medications, treatments, disease processes, and discharge planning to empower informed decision-making.
- Educate patients regarding medications, treatments, disease processes, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate safe, patient-centered care.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Worked 80 hours biweekly in a healthcare setting.
Registered Nurse (PRN)
The Rio at Las Estancias
Albuquerque, NM
09.2025 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to enhance recovery for rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and monitored progress to ensure optimal care.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on medications and care plans to promote understanding and adherence.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist 72 hours biweekly Raymond G Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 2007 – 2021 (Resigned to go to nursing school)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist 72 hours biweekly Lovelace Medical Center Gibson | 1999 – 2007 resigned to work for the VA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM05-2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico College
Albuquerque, NM05-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Injection techniques
- EMR documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Emergency response
- Airway management
- Ventilator Monitoring
- Critical care
- Long-term care
- Patient screening
- Patient & Family Education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Active, Unrestricted
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Electronic Medical Records Experience
- Cerner
- CPRS
- VistA
- PointClickCare
- Caribou
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (PRN)
The Rio at Las Estancias
09.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico College