Heather Spradling
Caddo Mills,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse showcasing 12-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and a passion for people to live their fullest lives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Hunt Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Primary lead in trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
Surgical ICU RN
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Provided targeted care and treatment to unstable post-surgical and medical patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assisted with critical procedures while managing complicated IV drips and critical care lines
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Emergency Department RN
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Served on peer review board
MDS Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor
Manor Care Nursing And Rehab
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
Orthopedics RN
Northstar Health System
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Participated in activities that promoted safety, quality and regulatory compliance to enhance professional development and life long learning.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical-Surgical RN
South Hampton Community Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TXSkills
- EMR Systems
- Operational Standards
- Patient Admission
- Daily Audits
- Disease Processes
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Invasive Procedures
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Condition Management
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
Certification
BLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, ACLS
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Hunt Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Surgical ICU RN
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2021
MDS Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor
Manor Care Nursing And Rehab
05.2013 - 06.2014
Orthopedics RN
Northstar Health System
09.2012 - 04.2013
Medical-Surgical RN
South Hampton Community Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Centro College
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