Heather Younger
Madison Heights,VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, education, and holistic care. Proven ability to build relationships and provide compassionate support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Willow Wishes Life Assistance
Madison Heights, VA
10.2013 - 12.2024
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance practices.
Registered Nurse
Women's Health Services
Lynchburg, VA
10.2005 - 05.2010
- Supported infection control protocols through proper sanitation techniques.
- Participated in continuing education initiatives to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and address concerns compassionately.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and communication of patient information.
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Administered patient care effectively across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, enhancing accuracy and reducing errors in patient data management.
Registered Nurse
Women's Health Services
Lynchburg, VA
03.2002 - 12.2003
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Medical Pulmonary Unit
Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Educate patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
Nurse Extern Labor and Delivery
Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs to ensure accurate health records.
- Facilitated patient hygiene and comfort by assisting with personal care tasks.
- Enhanced patient care quality by assisting nurses with routine checks and monitoring vital signs.
- Streamlined inventory management of medical supplies, ensuring availability and reducing waste.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, facilitating more comfortable healthcare experience.
- Contributed to clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control and safety guidelines.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and attentive care.
- Supported nursing staff with daily care routines, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
Mental Health Counselor
Bridge's Treatment Center
Lynchburg, VA
10.1997 - 05.1999
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention support to clients experiencing acute psychological distress.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
- Delivered empathetic crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients during acute episodes and coordinating necessary care.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Education
Nursing
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Relationship building
- Patient counseling
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Home care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Willow Wishes Life Assistance
10.2013 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Women's Health Services
10.2005 - 05.2010
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Centra Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
Women's Health Services
03.2002 - 12.2003
Registered Nurse Medical Pulmonary Unit
Centra Health
06.2000 - 03.2002
Nurse Extern Labor and Delivery
Centra Health
05.1999 - 05.2000
Mental Health Counselor
Bridge's Treatment Center
10.1997 - 05.1999
Nursing
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing