Heidi Hansel-Pauly
Bend,OR
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excels in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, depth of knowledge, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Charles Medical Center
05.2006 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting vital signs and responses to treatment accurately.
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to stabilize patients in intensive situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track patient progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Proficient with the following equipment: Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, intra-ventricular catheters, intra-cranial bolts, Impella, Cortrak
- Skilled with the following patient populations: open heart, stroke and head traumas; motor vehicle accidents; sepsis; shock; post-code and coding patients; multi-organ failure; comfort care; donor patients, drug overdoses, respiratory failure
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Salem Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in multi-disciplinary critical care unit.
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to stabilize patients in intensive situations.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, ORBachelor of Science - Forest Resources Management
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTSkills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Condition assessment
- Reliable and responsible
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Emergency interventions
- ECG
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support with AED
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Charles Medical Center
05.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Salem Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources Management
The University of Montana