Heather Widay
Brewerton
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Leader with extensive experience in pediatric and adolescent care, specializing in clinical assessment and patient advocacy. Demonstrates an ability to mentor staff and improve patient care through effective communication and critical thinking. Recognized for implementing quality improvement initiatives and promoting team collaboration within a fast-paced environment. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care with a focus on compassion and innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Leader
Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center
Syracuse
02.2015 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the clinical department, resolving any conflicts that arise
- Possess exceptional clinical, assessment, and critical thinking skills
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Mentor and precept employees within the clinical setting, providing guidance and support as needed
- Participate in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting preventive health services among underserved populations
- Manage inventory of supplies and vaccines used in the clinic, ordering additional items as needed while staying within budgetary limits
- Coach and mentor staff members to facilitate professional growth and development
- Engage in continuous education activities
- Provide leadership during downtime and emergency situations
- Maintain departmental policies, procedures and infection control standards
- Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal family centered care and promote the patient experience
- Advocate for patients and families
- Perform triage assessments on phone or walk-in patients within a clinic setting
Registered Nurse
Medical Staff Services
Syracuse
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Administered Covid vaccines, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital
Syracuse
03.2010 - 02.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical and emergent situations quickly and accurately
- Educated patients and families on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications and injections
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures and conscious sedation, such as burn dressing changes
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Advocated for patient and family needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Women's and Children's Hospital
Pensacola
11.2007 - 03.2010
- Educated patients and families
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications and injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2007
Skills
- Clinical assessment and expertise
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- Staff mentorship
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Point of care testing
- Team collaboration
- Leadership in nursing
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Nursing supervision
- Community health promotion
Affiliations
- Participate in PCMH and quality initiatives within clinic
- Member of several committees within cinic to help improve patient care and flow
- Participate in staff interviews and staff evaluations
- NYSIIS and VFC trained; record inventory and ordering of vaccines
- Prepare and evaluate nursing staff schedule with collaboration from team
Certification
- Learning to Lead Nurse Manager Succession micro credentialing program
- Mentor program
- Leadership and Development for the Clinical Nurse
Accomplishments
- Maureen O'Hara Nursing Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Staff Services
02.2021 - 05.2021
Clinical Leader
Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital
03.2010 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Women's and Children's Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Buffalo
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