Heidi Carrette
Rusk,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience supporting patients across acute care settings, with a strong focus on patient education, care coordination, and communication. Proven ability to guide patients and families through complex healthcare needs and improve outcomes. Experienced in both travel and staff roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, Washington
03.2025 - Current
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 2, Unit – Renal, Telemetry, MS, Oncology, Palliative
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health Travel Nursing-Providence Regional
Everett, Washington
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 2, Unit – Renal, Telemetry, MS, Oncology, Palliative
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 1, Unit – Charge Nurse -MS, Tele, Neuro, Epilepsy Unit
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health Travel Nursing-University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 1, Unit – COVID Med/Surg, Telemetry, MS Neuro, MS Oncology
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare Travel Nursing-UI
Iowa City, Iowa
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 1, Unit – COVID Med/Surg, Telemetry, MS Neuro, MS Oncology
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare Travel Nursing-Providence
Colville, WA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 4, Unit – COVID Med/Surg
Registered Nurse
Acuity International Travel Nursing-Providence
Colville, WA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 4, Unit – COVID Med/Surg
Registered Nurse
ProLink Travel Nursing-Maui Memorial
Maui, HI
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Facility Type – Acute Care, Trauma Level – 3, Unit – COVID Med/Surg/Telemetry
Registered Nurse
Triage Travel Nursing-Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Facility Type- Acute Care, Trauma Level- 3, Unit- COVID Med/Surg/Telemetry
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare Travel Nursing
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2021 - 06.2021
- COVID Vaccine preparer/administrator
Registered Nurse
Talemed Travel Nursing-Summit Healthcare
Show Low, AZ
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Facility Type- Acute Care, Trauma Level- 4, Unit- COVID Med/Surg/Telemetry
Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
UT Health (Formerly ETMC-Transitioned 3/01/2018)
Jacksonville, TX
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Facility Type: Acute Care, Trauma Level: 4, Unit: COVID Med/Surg/Telemetry, ICU
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cherokee Trails Rehab and Healthcare
Rusk, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Arbors Healthcare and Rehab
Rusk, TX
06.2012 - 03.2013
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Jacksonville, TX
Tyler Junior College
Jacksonville, TX05-2019
Vocational Nursing Education Program - Rusk, TX
Tyler Junior College
Rusk, TX08-2013
Basic Nurse Aide Certification Program - Rusk, TX
Tyler Junior College
Rusk, TX05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2000
Skills
- Symptom Assessment and Triage
- Care Coordination and Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education and Coaching
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts)
- Telephone Communication
- Spanish language fluency
Patient Advocacy and Support
- Guided patients and families through treatment plans and follow-up care
- Provided compassionate education to improve understanding
- Supported patients navigating complex conditions
- Acted as a consistent point of contact
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations
Certification
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, 2026
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- AHA, 08/01/26
- BLS- Basic Life Support- AHA, 08/01/26
- RN- Registered Nurse- State of Texas, #977183
- LVN- Licensed Vocational Nurse- State of Texas, #316295
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health Travel Nursing-Providence Regional
12.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
06.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health Travel Nursing-University of Iowa
10.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare Travel Nursing-UI
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare Travel Nursing-Providence
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Acuity International Travel Nursing-Providence
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
ProLink Travel Nursing-Maui Memorial
09.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Triage Travel Nursing-Methodist Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare Travel Nursing
04.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Talemed Travel Nursing-Summit Healthcare
12.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cherokee Trails Rehab and Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
UT Health (Formerly ETMC-Transitioned 3/01/2018)
08.2013 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Arbors Healthcare and Rehab
06.2012 - 03.2013
Associate Degree Nursing - Jacksonville, TX
Tyler Junior College
Vocational Nursing Education Program - Rusk, TX
Tyler Junior College
Basic Nurse Aide Certification Program - Rusk, TX
Tyler Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Houston