Heather Previs
Stratford
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in internal medicine, acute care, and long-term care. Expertise in chronic disease management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Proven ability to develop and implement holistic care plans that enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Campbell Medical Services
West Haven
11.2016 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to evaluate health status and specific needs.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Prescribed medications in alignment with established scope of practice guidelines.
- Recommended physical therapy, inhalers, nebulizers, and additional treatments for chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting therapies as required.
- Worked in long-term care for facilities associated with employer
- Served as preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner students completing clinical rotations at Sacred Heart University.
Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
05.2008 - 10.2016
- Delivered direct care to six to eight patients per shift in high-acuity settings.
- Conducted continuous health assessments while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure compliance.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through ongoing patient response assessments.
- Employed critical thinking to swiftly evaluate clinical situations and make informed decisions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted lab results efficiently.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Education
Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program -
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12-2026
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2016
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Bridgeport, CT05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science Prerequisites
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Mental Health
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2000
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care and assessment
- Suture and staple removal
- EKG interpretation
- Anticoagulation therapy monitoring
- Fall risk assessment
- Acute patient care
- Patient education
- Depression and anxiety screening
- EMR documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- FNP- Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Campbell Medical Services
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2016
Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program -
Sacred Heart University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Fairfield University
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science Prerequisites
Housatonic Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Mental Health
Southern Connecticut State University
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