Hi, I’m
Heather Steele
Sutter Creek
Summary
Adept at critical thinking and clinical judgment, I significantly minimized readmissions at Sutter Amador Hospital by coordinating comprehensive discharge plans and fostering teamwork. My expertise in monitoring cardiac rhythms and central line care, coupled with a commitment to continual learning, underscores my ability to deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Sutter Amador Hospital
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Minimized readmissions by delivering thorough discharge instructions, ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled, and coordinating services with community resources when needed.
- Exemplified teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, offering assistance during challenging situations, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Upheld patient safety as the top priority through constant vigilance for potential hazards or risks within the healthcare environment.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based solutions.
- Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
- Delivered well-rounded care by incorporating behavior modeling and culturally specific approaches.
- Provide detailed education to patients regarding maintaining a healthy life style and diseases processes
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Clovis Community Hospital
Registered Nurse-Telemetry Unit
01.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of patient care.
- Implemented time management strategies effectively balancing multiple responsibilities while delivering high-quality care under pressure.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
St. Agnes Hospital
Registered Nurse-Medical Oncology Unit
09.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- 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.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
07-2009
Skills
- Monitor patients cardiac rhythm
- Clinical judgment
- Central line care
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Sutter Amador Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse-Telemetry Unit
Clovis Community Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse-Medical Oncology Unit
St. Agnes Hospital
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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