Heidemarie Bliss
Oregon,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Supervisor
Rochelle Community Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Provide direct supervision, administrative support and clinical support for entire hospital
- Assist with direct patient care in the Emergency Department and the Medical Surgical Unit
- Real time education of staff as indicated by current clinical or administrative situation.
Staff Nurse, Special Care Nursery
SCL Platte Valley Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Staff Nurse in an 8 bed, level II Nursery
- Direct patient care for infants requiring Level 2 care
- Transition nurse for L&D and assist with infant care on Post-Partum EMR – EPIC
Nurse Manager, NICU, Mom Baby & Lactation
SCL Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Leadership of a 12 bed NICU & a 24 bed Mom Baby/Antepartum unit, responsible for budget, productivity, staffing/scheduling, staff development, employee and patient satisfaction, innovative staffing solutions for a variable census.
Staff Nurse, NICU
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Staff Nurse in a 43 bed, level III NICU
- Direct patient care for premature infants requiring Level 2 or Level 3 care
- EMR – EPIC
Nurse Manager, Pediatric & Green Team Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Leadership of a Primary Care Pediatric Clinic and combined Internal Medicine & Family Medicine Clinic, supervision of 28 staff members including medical reception, medical assistant, LPN, RN and PA staff members
- Responsible for budget, scheduling, staff development, employee and member satisfaction
- EMR - EPIC
Nurse Manager, Pediatrics & PICU
Denver Health & Hospitals
06.2008 - 01.2014
- Leadership of a 20 bed pediatric unit and 8 bed PICU, supervision of 33 staff RNs, 5 charge nurses and 5 unit clerks, responsible for budget, staffing/scheduling, staff development, employee and patient satisfaction, innovative staffing solutions for a variable census.
Staff Nurse, NICU
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2013
- Intermittent Staff nurse in a 33 bed, level III NICU
- Direct patient care for premature infants requiring Level 2 or 3 care
- EMR – EPIC
Clinical Coordinator, Cardiology Clinic
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Leadership of the Outpatient Cardiology Clinic, manage clinical staff with 3 RNs, 1 MA and 2 EKG techs, manage clinic flow, direct patient care including minimal sedation, quality improvement initiatives and audits, payroll/timekeeping
- EMR – EPIC.
Medical Resource Manager, Purchasing
Exempla Healthcare
01.2006 - 09.2007
- Facilitate Value Analysis Teams for 3 hospitals, new product review and introduction, manage disposable medical supplies, contract negotiation and review
- Resource for buyers related to medical products and impact to patient care
- Facilitated $447K savings during first year of employment.
Administrative Coordinator “House Supervisor”
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
09.2005 - 01.2006
- Bed management, patient flow, staffing, conflict resolution and service recovery, Patient Representative, Difficult IV starts, evaluate float team nurses.
Clinical Manager, NICU
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2000 - 09.2005
- Leadership of a 33 bed, level III NICU with 68 Staff RN’s, 10 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and 5 unit secretaries
- Budget management, quality improvement and patient/family satisfaction.
Utilization Review
Denver Health
02.2000 - 10.2000
- Insurance verification and authorization through case review for maternal/child, NICU, and the OB Clinic.
Navy Nurse Corps Officer
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2000
- 2 years in the CCU and telemetry
- Direct patient care, charge nurse, educator, preceptor, class instructor for Basic EKG, Adult Critical Care, ACLS, PALS
- 3 years in the Level III NICU, 31 beds
- Provided direct patient care, charge nurse, relief department head, transport team, preceptor, instructor for Neonatal Intensive Care Class, education officer.
House Supervisor, Staff Nurse
University of South Alabama
06.1992 - 12.1994
- 1 year Pediatric ER, direct patient care and 6 months house supervision in a 85 bed Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Staff Nurse/Pediatric Intensive Care
Springhill Memorial Hospital
06.1992 - 12.1994
- Provided direct patient care for pediatric patients in a step-down or special care pediatric setting.
OB/GYN Nurse Specialist
Lowell Harris, MD
06.1991 - 06.1992
- Provided Patient teaching, counseling and support
- Developed and instructed a “New Mom’s Class.” Developed and implemented a class for new parents.
Staff Nurse/Orthopedics
Lutheran Medical Center
05.1990 - 06.1991
- Provided direct patient care in a primary care setting, patient/case management coordination, created a pre and post op education program.
Education
BSN -
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL01.1994
ADN -
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO01.1990
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Training and mentoring
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Clinical Staff Management
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Budget Development, Planning & Management
Certification
- Current Registered Nurse License in Colorado and Illinois
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Training
- DDI Leadership Institute
- VHA Management Symposium Leading on Higher Ground
- The Resilient Leader
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership & Organizations
- Conflict Resolution
- Targeted Selection (Behavioral Interviewing)
- HRSA Nurse Leadership Training
Timeline
House Supervisor
Rochelle Community Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Special Care Nursery
SCL Platte Valley Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
Nurse Manager, NICU, Mom Baby & Lactation
SCL Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse, NICU
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2020
Nurse Manager, Pediatric & Green Team Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - 04.2014
Nurse Manager, Pediatrics & PICU
Denver Health & Hospitals
06.2008 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse, NICU
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2013
Clinical Coordinator, Cardiology Clinic
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
09.2007 - 06.2008
Medical Resource Manager, Purchasing
Exempla Healthcare
01.2006 - 09.2007
Administrative Coordinator “House Supervisor”
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
09.2005 - 01.2006
Clinical Manager, NICU
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2000 - 09.2005
Utilization Review
Denver Health
02.2000 - 10.2000
Navy Nurse Corps Officer
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2000
House Supervisor, Staff Nurse
University of South Alabama
06.1992 - 12.1994
Staff Nurse/Pediatric Intensive Care
Springhill Memorial Hospital
06.1992 - 12.1994
OB/GYN Nurse Specialist
Lowell Harris, MD
06.1991 - 06.1992
Staff Nurse/Orthopedics
Lutheran Medical Center
05.1990 - 06.1991
BSN -
University of Mobile
ADN -
Community College of Denver
- Current Registered Nurse License in Colorado and Illinois
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
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