Heather Rodgers
Duncannon,PA
Summary
Compassionate travel nurse with 3 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in diverse clinical settings. Skilled in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare-WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Penn State Hershey Rehab Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Chestnut Hill Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Penn State Health Holy Spirit
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Geisinger Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored patients with neurological conditions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC West Shore
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient's conditions and assessed their needs to provide the best possible care
- Observed and interpreted patient's symptoms and communicated them to physician's
- Collaborated with physician's and nurses to individualize a care plan
- Performed routine procedures (vital signs, administered injections, turned and repositioned patients, etc.) and charted in the electronic medical record
- Administered patient's medications and provided treatments according to physician's orders
- Emptying and recording drain outputs such as foley catheters, JP drains, and hemovacs
- Provided a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
- Attended educational workshops and training to expand knowledge and capabilities
Nurse Assistant
UPMC West Shore
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering call bells
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery
Medical Records Clerk
Continuing Care Rx
02.2000 - 09.2012
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
- Filled drug prescriptions from physician's orders
- Entered drug orders into the computer system
- Answered phone calls and directed them accordingly
- Printed medication, treatment, and activities of daily living forms monthly for nursing homes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA08.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Certification
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED program). Renewal is due June 2025
American Heart Association ACLS Provider. Renewal is due May 2026
NIHHS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale). Renewal is due April 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare-WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Chestnut Hill Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Penn State Health Holy Spirit
09.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Penn State Hershey Rehab Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Geisinger Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC West Shore
02.2019 - 12.2021
Nurse Assistant
UPMC West Shore
06.2017 - 02.2019
Medical Records Clerk
Continuing Care Rx
02.2000 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED program). Renewal is due June 2025
American Heart Association ACLS Provider. Renewal is due May 2026
NIHHS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale). Renewal is due April 2026
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