Heather Stevens
Johns Island,SC
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 6 years of experience in nursing healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Anticipates needs of the Operating room staff and monioring patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Medical University Hospital Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
04.2021 - Current
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by assisting surgical scrub, prepping patients, documenting and maintaining sterility.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Procedural Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Physicians
West Ashley, SC
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- IV insertion prior to cervical, thoracic and lumbar injections. IV sedation administration and monitoring.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Medical University Hospital Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lighthouse Behavioral Health
Conway, SC
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Correctional Psychiatric Services
Bourne, MA
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Drug and Alcohol Detox
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA05.2017
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Plastic Surgery
- Corrective Containment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Detail Oriented
- Works well under pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Accurate Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Medical University Hospital Of South Carolina
04.2021 - Current
Procedural Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Physicians
04.2020 - 04.2021
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Medical University Hospital Of South Carolina
04.2019 - 04.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lighthouse Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 04.2020
Correctional Registered Nurse
Correctional Psychiatric Services
08.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
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