Heather Vander Pal
Beloit,WI
Summary
Compassionate and proficient Emergency Room Registered Nurse with experience in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Strong skills in triage, patient care, and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure. Previous work has positively impacted patient satisfaction and recovery rates due to effective communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Care Revolutions-Froedtert & Aurora
, WI
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Totalmed Staffing-Children's Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician and monitored patient response to treatments.
- Assessed and evaluated patient health status, including vital signs, physical condition, mental state, and medical history.
- Assured that all necessary supplies were available for use in the Pediatric Emergency Room.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient condition or urgent requests from physicians or family members.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, staff members, and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments provided to pediatric patients in ER setting.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical-UW Health Swedish American
Rockford, IL
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when needed according to established hospice guidelines.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Emergency Medical Technician
Mercy Health Hospital
Janesvile, WI
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated family members on how best to care for their loved one after discharge from hospital.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when needed according to established hospice guidelines.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Madison, WI12-2016
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Trauma care
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency Care
- IV Insertion
- Patient Safety
- Pediatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Airway Management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Totalmed Staffing-Children's Milwaukee
05.2024 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical-UW Health Swedish American
03.2024 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Care Revolutions-Froedtert & Aurora
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Mercy Health Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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