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Heather Sells

Haysville,KS

Summary

Compassionate RN specializing in Medical-Surgical nursing with a knack for managing high patient volumes and prioritizing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in wound care, post-operative patient monitoring, and infection control. Excel at communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and seamless collaboration with healthcare teams.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

Diversicare
Sedgwick, KS
  • Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
  • Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Cascade Health Services
Wichita, KS
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
  • Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

School Nurse

USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
  • Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
  • Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.

Registered Nurse

Cross Country Medical Staffing
Wichita, KS
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Wright Career College
Wichita, KS
12-2015

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Basic life support
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassionate care
  • Pressure ulcer prevention

Accomplishments

  • Apple Award from USD 259

Timeline

RN, Medical-Surgical

Cascade Health Services
10.2024 - Current

School Nurse

USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
07.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Cross Country Medical Staffing
11.2021 - 02.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Wright Career College

RN Floor Nurse

Diversicare

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