Heidi Benton Boyko
Ft Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Lee Health System
Ft Myers, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
RN
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Lehigh, FL
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Paramedic
Lee County EMS, Lee Health ED, Lehigh Regional MC
Ft Myers , FL
01.1990 - 04.2017
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Emergency Medical Technology
Southern Technical College At Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL10.2018
Skills
- Pharmacology
- Pediatrics
- Psychology
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Wound Management
- Student Precepting
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Newborn Care
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Nursing Assignments
- Time Management
- Crisis Resolution
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Heart Failure
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Chest Tubes
- Interpreting EKGs
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
RN
Lee Health System
01.2021 - Current
RN
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2021
Paramedic
Lee County EMS, Lee Health ED, Lehigh Regional MC
01.1990 - 04.2017
Associate Degree In Nursing - Emergency Medical Technology
Southern Technical College At Fort Myers
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