Heather Sorensen
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
With a proven track record at Intermountain Healthcare, I leveraged my strong clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient outcomes, particularly in pediatric care. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, I consistently improved patient satisfaction rates by fostering trust and delivering empathetic, high-quality care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Women’s Children’s RN
Intermountain Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient care quality and effectiveness.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
- Provided culturally sensitive care by respecting diverse family values and traditions related to childbirth and the postpartum period.
- Provided lactation consulting to new mothers, enhancing breastfeeding success rates.
- Educated families on infant care, promoting healthy development and bonding.
- Provided critical care in emergency situations, safeguarding health of mother and child.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and mentoring new hires.
- Mitigated risks associated with critical care nursing practice by consistently applying evidence-based guidelines in daily work routines.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Primary Children’s Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
LPN
Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children’s
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2004
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Licensed RN
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Administering immunizations
- IV setup
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Procedure preparations
- Medication Distribution
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Data Collection
- Medical Records Management
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Postpartum Care
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Women’s Children’s RN
Intermountain Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2007 - 08.2012
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Primary Children’s Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2007
LPN
Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children’s
08.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
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