Heather Bush
Nashville ,TN
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 16 years of wide range experience. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Trusted in management roles such as charge nurse and house supervision.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Resource
Parthenon Pavillion
06.2023 - Current
- Resource behavioral health nurse with flexibility to float to multiple units including emergency department and medical surgical units.
- Promoted self-care among patients through the teaching of effective coping strategies and stress management techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse PRN
Rolling Hills Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2023
- Capability to float to different units throughout hospital
- House Supervisor
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Esperion Therapeutics 2019-2022 / Sanofi 2017-2019
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Identified opportunities and developed business cases to introduce new products and features while learning marketing segmentation processes and optimizing product segmentation for positioning, product bundling and pricing.
- Led by example, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and continuous improvement among team members.
- Gained customer loyalty by providing exceptional follow-up support and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Successfully adapted selling techniques according to evolving healthcare regulations and market conditions to maintain competitiveness in the industry.
- Engaged clients in informational program discussions and presentations by providing value-added education and product benefits to grow product volume.
- Expanded market share by identifying potential clients and successfully converting them to long-term customers.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Trauma ICU Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2011 - 02.2014
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, monitoring, and documenting vital signs, lab results, and medical histories.
- Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
- Reduced complications for critically ill patients through the implementation of individualized care plans based on each patient''s unique needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Mentored new nurses within the unit, contributing to their professional growth and overall team success.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
- Expedited critical decision-making processes during emergencies by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals under high-pressure situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse, ICU
Williamson Medical Center
02.2004 - 01.2014
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Franklin, TN01-2008
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- CPR Certification
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Care
- Charge Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Resource
Parthenon Pavillion
06.2023 - Current
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Esperion Therapeutics 2019-2022 / Sanofi 2017-2019
06.2017 - 03.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse PRN
Rolling Hills Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional
01.2014 - 02.2016
Trauma ICU Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2011 - 02.2014
Emergency Room Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse, ICU
Williamson Medical Center
02.2004 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
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