Heather Segale
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Antelope Valley Hospital
04.2007 - Current
- Assess, monitor, and manage patients' condition after surgical procedures and report changes to physician.
- Monitor and assess patient's pain levels and administer appropriate medications per physician order
- Initiate and operate pain management equipment (i.e. PCA, Epidural, etc.)
- Observe and monitor by methods appropriate to patient's medical condition, including monitoring oxygenation, ventilation, hemodynamics, and temperature.
- Assess and evaluate patients physiological and psychological readiness for discharge or transfer using criteria as stated in department policy.
- Provides detailed discharge instructions and education based on procedure performed and physician provided orders.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Antelope Valley Surgery Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Antelope Valley Hospital
06.2003 - 04.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided high-quality compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.2003
High School Diploma -
Rosamond High School
Rosamond, CA06.1998
Skills
- Management and care of invasive lines
- IV Fluid Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Chest Tubes
- Neurological Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
- Documentation in EMR (Cerner Knowledge)
- Relief Charge Nurse
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS Certification
- Registered Nurse: California License # 624487
- TCAR Certification-Trauma Care After Resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Antelope Valley Surgery Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Antelope Valley Hospital
04.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Antelope Valley Hospital
06.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
Rosamond High School
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