Heather Pittman
High Point,NC
Summary
Progressive Cardiac Registered Nurse recognized for award winning compassion, empathy and communication skills to allow for trusting relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Skilled in utilizing critical thinking to proactively identify changes in patient conditions and initiating appropriate interventions while advocating for patients to ensure optimal outcomes in challenging situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cone Health System
2020.07 - Current
- Delivering high quality care to patients undergoing a variety of conditions, specializing in unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Training new nursing staff members contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
- Educating patients on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions
- Developing strong relationships with colleagues and physicians, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care delivery
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina, NC2020-05
Skills
- Continuous cardiac medication titration
- Pre and post cardiac and vascular procedure care
- Non-invasive ventilation experience including Bipap and Heated High Flow
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Strengthening patient knowledge
- Supportive communication with compassion and empathy
- Building interpersonal relationships with patients and families
Accomplishments
- Charge Nurse over a 28 bed unit
- Managed employee scheduling for night shift
- Three "Daisy Award" nominations
- Received peer voted award every year since date of hire for "Nurse Most Likely to Go Above and Beyond" or "Patient Whisperer"
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cone Health System
2020.07 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Guilford Technical Community College