Heather Zaccardi
Chugiak,AK
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4+ years of direct patient care experience. Adept at interprofessional communication and patient education. Passionate for optimizing patient care experience and improving clinical outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU RN
Alaska Regional Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient management and treatment planning.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining clean, safe environments for patients.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders while closely monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, and case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
ICU RN
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients.
- Monitored and titrate sedative medications for optimal patient outcomes.
- Cared for patients requiring management and titration of vasoactive drips.
- Cared for patients in diabetic ketoacidosis requiring fluid resuscitation, insulin infusion titration and electrolyte monitoring/replacement.
Medical Surgical RN-Travel Contract
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Medical Surgical RN- Travel Contract
Prime Time Healthcare
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Cared for patients requiring continuous BiPAP and high flow oxygen.
Medical Surgical RN- Travel Contract
AB Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Trauma/Orthopedics Registered Nurse
OU
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Cared for patients with a variety of conditions including motor vehicle accidents, spinal cord injuries, gun shot wounds and other penetrating traumas.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2019
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
ICU RN
Alaska Regional Hospital
10.2023 - Current
ICU RN
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Surgical RN-Travel Contract
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Surgical RN- Travel Contract
Prime Time Healthcare
04.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Surgical RN- Travel Contract
AB Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021
Trauma/Orthopedics Registered Nurse
OU
01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rose State College
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