Heidi Holte
Dalton,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, ICCU and Oncology. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Communicates and has a great rapport with Physicians and the whole care team. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Alomere Health Hospital
12.2002 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN
Douglas County Hospital
05.1997 - 12.2001
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN05.2011
Associate of Arts - LPN
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN05.1997
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Plan Development
Certification
ONS Certification ( oncology)
Timeline
RN
Alomere Health Hospital
12.2002 - Current
LPN
Douglas County Hospital
05.1997 - 12.2001
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Alexandria Technical College
Associate of Arts - LPN
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
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