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Heather Porpora

Macedon,USA

Summary

Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance RN For VAD/Structural Heart Teams

Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Ensured proper documentation was maintained throughout organization related to quality assurance processes.
  • Prepared reports on quality assurance activities and findings for management review.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during third-party assessments or certifications.

Level III RN In The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2017
  • Care for patients in the acute and non-acute CCL procedures.
  • Assist the team with cardioversion and thoracentesis procedures
  • Develop schedule for staff nurses
  • Orient new nurses to the Cath Lab environment

Traveling Nurse On A CT Surgical Unit At RGH

American Mobile Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Cared for patients recovering from cardiac/thoracic surgical procedures
  • Completed assessments on post-cath lab patients and became efficient with arterial lines

Level II Registered Nurse On A Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit

Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Implemented patient care and constructed nursing care plans
  • Became efficient with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmias
  • Gained experience while taking the role of charge nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Niagara University
Niagara University, New York
08.1999

Skills

  • Data collection and analysis
  • SAS/Intermacs/NCDR databases
  • BLS/ACLS/Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course
  • Quality improvement

Timeline

Quality Assurance RN For VAD/Structural Heart Teams

Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current

Level III RN In The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2017

Traveling Nurse On A CT Surgical Unit At RGH

American Mobile Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2002

Level II Registered Nurse On A Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit

Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Niagara University

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