Heather Rushing-Peterson
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
To obtain a nurse management position in Women's Health Care where I can utilize my clinical medical experience combined with extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in Mother Baby and GYN settings. Proven talents in Mother Baby and Women's Surgical areas. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader - Women's Care Unit
Advent Health Tampa
08.2024 - Current
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Unit
Advent Health Tampa
12.2023 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse - The Baby Place
Orlando Health/Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Registered Nurse - The Baby Place
Advent Health Wesley Chapel
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Registered Nurse - GYN and Mother Baby Units
Advent Health Tampa
04.2016 - 07.2021
- Provide quality care to patients on Mother Baby unit
- Provide quality care to women's surgical patients
- Assessments, medications, lactation support, newborn care
- Act as relief charge on GYN unit, provide quality care to post op patients
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Registered Nurse - GYN and Mother Baby Units
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Act as relief charge nurse on Unit
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
Registered Nurse - Mother Baby and GYN Units
St. Joseph’s North
01.2010 - 02.2014
- Act as relief charge on Unit
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse - PCU and Medical Surgical Units
St. Anthony’s Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Charge Relief on Med Surge Unit
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove01-2026
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY05.2008
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management
- Certified BLS
- Certified NRP
- Strong communication
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to multitask
- I have been a Mother Baby / GYN nurse for twenty years Experienced registered nursing professional bringing clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Intravenous Medications
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Admission
- Learning Strategies
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Active Listening
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Medical Histories
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
- United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional educational plans are to continue my education through Chamberlain University and obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree in Leadership Management. I plan to pursue a career in Leadership Management.
Certification
- RNC-MNN
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Team Leader - Women's Care Unit
Advent Health Tampa
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Unit
Advent Health Tampa
12.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse - The Baby Place
Orlando Health/Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
04.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse - The Baby Place
Advent Health Wesley Chapel
01.2020 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse - GYN and Mother Baby Units
Advent Health Tampa
04.2016 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse - GYN and Mother Baby Units
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse - Mother Baby and GYN Units
St. Joseph’s North
01.2010 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse - PCU and Medical Surgical Units
St. Anthony’s Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
- RNC-MNN
- NRP
- BLS
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University
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