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Heather Walton

Plainfield,CT

Summary

Compassionate nursing professional with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care and advocacy. Skilled in patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
10.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

LPN Charge Nurse

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
10.2012 - 10.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established regulations, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient rehabilitation processes/outcomes.
  • Monitored patient vital signs/condition, and reported findings to RN/providers to ensure patient safety and enhanced outcomes.
  • Oversaw daily nursing operations and coordinated patient care among staff members.
  • Documentation

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY
10-2025

Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing

Southeastern College
Jacksonville, FL
06-2012

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound care
  • Precepting
  • Patient management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, CT, License # 237930 exp 06/30/2026
  • Basic Life Support, exp 08/2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
10.2025 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
10.2012 - 10.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing

Southeastern College