Heather Yackle
Delmar,IA
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, IA
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Pinnacle South Portland
South Portland, Maine
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
LPN Charge Nurse
Burlington Health and Rehab
Burlington, VT
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs consistently.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
LPN Charge Nurse
Totality staffing
Asbury, IA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs consistently.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
LPN Charge Nurse travel LPN
Hawthorne House
Freeport, ME
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Participated in infection control practices to ensure a safe environment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Davenport, IA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Coordinated healthcare services with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services using electronic medical record systems.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
LPN
Medical Staffing Solutions
Falmouth, ME
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Vinton, IA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Davenport, Iowa
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services using electronic medical record systems.
- Monitored patient progress towards goals and outcomes established by the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
LPN
IVY at Davenport
Davenport, IA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Travel LPN
Norwalk Nursing and Rehab
Norwalk, IA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Travel Nurse
Hiawatha Care Center
Hiawatha, IA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Travel Nurse
Norwalk Nursing and Rehab
Norwalk, IA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to 12 residents in SNF department.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
LPN
Mill Valley Care Center
Bellevue, IA
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 39 patients per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Wing Wellspire
DeWitt, IA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Open Access Nurse (LPN)
Gengastro Quad Cities
Bettendorf, IA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed up to 20 patients per day for colonoscopies.
- Worked closely with physicians' and other team members to collaborate the scheduling of procedures based on each individual patients needs.
- Request records from patients previous procedure sites.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Manor
Tipton, IA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in 56 bed LTC care facility
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maquoketa Care Center
Maquoketa, IA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wheatland Manor
Wheatland, IA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care
Production Operator
Purina
Clinton, IA
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army
Ft. Carson, CO
06.2000 - 01.2010
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion
- Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE
- Completed patrols of assigned areas within operations areas
- Achieved Combat Life Saver status
- Received Honorable Discharge
- Received Good Conduct Medals, and Army Achievement Medals for exceptional Military Service
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Clinton Commuinty College
Clinton, IA2019
Associate of Arts -
Clinton Community College
Clinton, IA2012
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Obtaining vitals
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Infection control procedures
- Medication Administration
Certification
BLS/CPR
State of Iowa Licensed Practical Nursing P63142
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
The Pinnacle South Portland
05.2025 - 09.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Burlington Health and Rehab
12.2024 - 03.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Totality staffing
11.2024 - 03.2025
LPN Charge Nurse travel LPN
Hawthorne House
05.2024 - 11.2024
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2023 - 05.2024
LPN
Medical Staffing Solutions
05.2023 - 10.2023
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2023 - 05.2023
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2022 - 03.2023
LPN
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2022 - Current
LPN
IVY at Davenport
02.2022 - 06.2022
Travel LPN
Norwalk Nursing and Rehab
05.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Nurse
Hiawatha Care Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Travel Nurse
Norwalk Nursing and Rehab
07.2020 - 08.2020
LPN
Mill Valley Care Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Wing Wellspire
11.2019 - 06.2020
Open Access Nurse (LPN)
Gengastro Quad Cities
08.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Manor
05.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maquoketa Care Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wheatland Manor
11.2018 - 03.2019
Production Operator
Purina
09.2014 - 05.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army
06.2000 - 01.2010
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Clinton Commuinty College
Associate of Arts -
Clinton Community College