Heather Pierce
Vine Grove,KY
Summary
Dedicated and skilled nursing student with strong clinical experience, providing patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Continuously seeking opportunities in learning to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Preceptee
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Clinical Nursing Student
Baptist Health Hardin/Twin Lakes Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
State Registered Nursing Assistant Student
Helmwood Healthcare Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Ensured adherence to infection control standards by consistently following appropriate handwashing techniques and utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for individual patients.
- Contributed to high-quality patient care by maintaining accurate documentation of patient information and progress notes.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through diligent turning/repositioning routines per established protocol.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-2025
Skills
- Critical Thinking in Healthcare
- Safe Medication Practices
- Wound care management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) proficiency
- Effective communication & teamwork
- Infection Prevention Strategies
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Draws
- Culturally Competent Patient Interaction
Accomplishments
Presidents List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Deans List: Fall 2024
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- State Registered Nurse Aid (SRNA)
Timeline
Nurse Preceptee
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
Clinical Nursing Student
Baptist Health Hardin/Twin Lakes Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2024
State Registered Nursing Assistant Student
Helmwood Healthcare Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- State Registered Nurse Aid (SRNA)
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
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