Heidi Henderson
Houston,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gastroenterology Hospitalist - Nurse Practitioner
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Perform HP and exam of new GI consultations and follow up patients in the hospital setting.
- Order labs and imaging and help diagnose and manage complex GI diseases.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
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Emmason Pediatric and Family Clinic
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Performed pediatric immunizations and sports physicals
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Aicon Family Clinic
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations
- Evaluated patients by performing focused and comprehensive assessments. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Assessed and educated patients on weight loss program offered at the clinic and importance of follow-up and healthy dieting.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
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First Surgical Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepared patient for operation and assisted anesthesia with intubation.
- Collaborated with operating room and pre-operative staff to ensure a safe and successful surgical procedure.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
United General Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Provided patients with detailed explanation of operative procedure and medical consent, IV access for surgical patients and thorough pre surgical clinical assessment.
- Ongoing assessment of patients respiratory and circulatory status, wound assessment and care, helped patients recover comfortably from surgery with necessary medications, provided discharge teaching to family member
- Ability to competently work in every different area of the surgery center.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Clinical Education Specialist Registered Nurse
Magnolia Medical Technologies
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Traveled to numerous hospital facilities nationwide to implement internal training and process for field staff on Steripath, a blood culture collection device.
- Managed relationships with clients and assisted with product functionality.
- Prepared excel spread sheets of numerous facilities to provide feedback on device effectiveness.
- Developed in-depth understanding of company products, industry trends and competition.
- Managed training and education for new hires and any current staff needing training at facility skills workshops.
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Reconstructive Orthopedic Center ASC
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort
- Kept optimal supply levels in operating rooms, anesthesia carts, pre and post operations areas to meet typical patient loads
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards
- Reimbursement and Implant log management
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- On call/stand in Director of Nursing in the absence of permanent DON.
Infusion Registered Nurse
IntraFUSION
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Managed and infused IV therapy drugs for Rheumatology, Neurology, GI, Endocrinology, and Infections Disease.
- Reconstituted all drugs to be infused, accessed the patient via IV, PICC, or Port.
- Monitored infusions; treating infusion reactions as they occur.
- Reviewed, verified, and communicated insurance coverage for future patients.
- Prepared charges to be billed, while maintaining accurate documentation for the chart.
- Ordered all drugs, supplies, monitored inventory for infusion suite.
- Scheduled all patients for future infusions.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Unit
Luke's Episcopal Hospital Texas Medical Center
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Manage the care of five to six patients with critical health conditions in diverse areas.
- Specialization in interpreting ECG readings, with testing validation annually.
- Skills Set: ECG management, Foley insertion, wound care, excellent IV insertion skills and blood draw.
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the health care team for optimum patient care.
- IV drug infusions, hemodialysis, feeding tubes, NG tube insertion.
- Excellent communication skills with patients and families.
- Management of Heparin drips, blood and blood product transfusions.
- Assistance in emergency and code situations.
- Organizing and carrying out patient admission/discharge and transfers to and from intensive care units.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX04.2010
BBA - Marketing
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2007
Skills
- Primary Care
- Inpatient Care
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Preparing Treatment Plans
- Healthcare Management
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Prescribe Medication
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Texas
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
Additional Information
Texas Laser Source/Eclipse Aesthetics
Eclipse Micro Pen Elite - Training and Certification
Micro-Needling, PRP/ Vampire Facial Treatments
March 2015
Texas Laser Institute
Professional Injector - Basic Botox and Dermal Fillers
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport Therapy for Wrinkles and Frown lines
September 2021
Texas Laser Institute
Professional Injector - Facial Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid Therapy for Deep Folds & Wrinkles
September 2021
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
DMA Compensation and Pension Exam Certification Course (1)
DMA General Certification Overview
January 2024
Timeline
Gastroenterology Hospitalist - Nurse Practitioner
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
06.2023 - 10.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Emmason Pediatric and Family Clinic
06.2022 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Aicon Family Clinic
06.2021 - 05.2022
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First Surgical Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
Perioperative Registered Nurse
United General Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Education Specialist Registered Nurse
Magnolia Medical Technologies
03.2018 - 04.2019
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Reconstructive Orthopedic Center ASC
07.2012 - 07.2015
Infusion Registered Nurse
IntraFUSION
08.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Unit
Luke's Episcopal Hospital Texas Medical Center
06.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
BBA - Marketing
University of Houston - Clear Lake
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Texas
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
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