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Heather Walter

Pine Island,MN

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with substantial experience in many disciplines. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and emergency response. Strong advocate for safety protocols and infection control. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Nurse

Olmsted County Jail/ ACH
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Moments Hospice
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.

Emergency Room RN

Olmsted Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Triage incoming patients based on care, immediately stabilize incoming patients, administer medication, start intravenous lines and transfuse medications, maintain incoming patient records, and work with a team of emergency staff to help patients receive the best outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

Nurse IV/Transfusion/OR

Mayo Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2023
  • Started IV's, accessed medication ports, PICC lines, transfused medications, blood products, monitored vital signs, treated reactions, notified providers, responded to emergencies, operating room procedures, patient charting and work with many teams.

Paramedic/Training Officer/Captain

Mayo Clinic
03.2007 - 01.2020
  • Respond to emergency calls, safe vehicle operation, provide life saving interventions, critical thinking, work in unpredictable situations/weather, train new employee's, and provide leadership with daily operations.

Education

BSN -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025

ADN - undefined

Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
05.2017

A.S. - Healthcare Management

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
05.2013

A.S. - Paramedic

Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN
05.2006

B.S. - Public Health and Wellness

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05.2000

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Health promotion
  • Preventive care
  • Suicide prevention
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diabetic care
  • Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

Mayo Clinic Star of Life Recipient

Mayo Clinic Volunteer H.E.L.P. Peer Supporter

Mayo Clinic Volunteer Organ Procurement Team

OMC Outstanding Achievement in lieu of Daisy Award


Timeline

Correctional Nurse

Olmsted County Jail/ ACH
10.2024 - Current

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Moments Hospice
05.2024 - 10.2024

Emergency Room RN

Olmsted Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2024

Nurse IV/Transfusion/OR

Mayo Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2023

Paramedic/Training Officer/Captain

Mayo Clinic
03.2007 - 01.2020

ADN - undefined

Normandale Community College

A.S. - Healthcare Management

Ocean County College

A.S. - Paramedic

Rochester Community and Technical College

B.S. - Public Health and Wellness

University of Minnesota

BSN -

Grand Canyon University

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