Heather Vega
Seagoville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with twelve years experience offering comprehensive, individualized patient care in an outpatient setting seeking to change career paths and enter the insurance field. Works well with diverse populations, consistently strives to build trusting therapeutic relationships, and effectively coordinates with other professionals to achieve goals. Committed to delivering the highest quality of service to every individual. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult, high-stress situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist of Poison Information
North Texas Poison Control Center (Parkland)
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Triaged patients over the phone who were experiencing overdose of medication(s), exposure to chemicals, and/or an envenomation
- Worked with and led healthcare providers in treating patients who were experiencing effects from overdose of medication(s), exposure to chemicals, and/or an envenomation by collecting assessment information, analyzing the information obtained, and providing recommendations for patient-care based on the obtained information
- Participated in continuing education and research related to the job/area of study (Toxicology) to ensure patients/providers were provided with the highest quality, research-based information available
- Collaborated with team members including, but not limited to, other poison specialists, physicians in various specialties, nurses, and pharmacists to ensure each patient received the highest level of care and continuity of care
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
Pediatric Home Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with co-workers, physicians, and therapists to ensure appropriate management of acute and chronic conditions for pediatric patients with complex healthcare needs.
- Administered medications/treatment to patients and monitors responses while working with healthcare teams to modify plans of care as needed.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, prescribed treatment, disease processes, and disease management.
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
Angels Of Care Home Health
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with co-workers, physicians, and therapists to ensure appropriate management of acute and chronic conditions for pediatric patients with complex healthcare needs.
- Administered medications/treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to modify plans of care as needed.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, prescribed treatment, disease processes, and disease management.
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
Viva Pediatrics
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with co-workers, physicians, and therapists to ensure appropriate management of acute and chronic conditions for pediatric patients with complex healthcare needs.
- Administered medications/treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to modify plans of care as needed.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, prescribed treatment, disease processes, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2012
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment/Critical Thinking
- Patient/Family Education
- KanTime Software
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse - License# 822344 - Current - 03/31/2025
- BLS Provider - Current - 06/2025
Timeline
Specialist of Poison Information
North Texas Poison Control Center (Parkland)
09.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
Pediatric Home Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
Viva Pediatrics
02.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
Angels Of Care Home Health
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Registered Nurse - License# 822344 - Current - 03/31/2025
- BLS Provider - Current - 06/2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
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