Heather Zurcher

Community Hospital South

06.2016 - Current

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Collaborated with across multiple care groups and interdisciplinary teams to assist with patient's comprehensive needs and goals for the best patient outcome(s).
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. Administered medications via oral, IV (including titration), and intramuscular injections.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Assisted in the mentorship of new nursing staff members for successful new staff development.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students (Capstone Program) during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Trained as Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to assist with filling in as leadership if needed.

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