Heidi Larson
Germantown,WI
Summary
Compassionate, CPR certified, Wisconsin Licensed Pediatric Registered Nurse with 15+ years of clinical experience specializing in pediatric care, minor procedures, and family education. Highly adept at easing anxiety for children and parents, providing exceptional patient care, and maintaining strict clinical safety standards.
Seeking to leverage strong interpersonal skills and clinical expertise as a Piercing Nurse with Rowan.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Spina Bifida Nurse Clinician
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2015 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, including wound management.
- Educate patients on health maintenance and preventive care to promote informed health decisions.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patients' physical, psychological, environmental, and social needs.
- Coordinate service delivery with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conduct medication reconciliation reviews to prevent drug interactions or allergic reactions.
- Triage patient concerns and communicated changes to physicians and nurses.
- Document all patient information accurately in electronic medical records system according to established protocols.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Nurse Clinician
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.2008 - Current
- Expert at easing anxiety for patients and families with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Assist physicians with pediatric rehabilitation procedures.
- Provide parents education on care plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Conduct medication reconciliation reviews to prevent drug interactions or allergic reactions.
- Facilitate communication among families, doctors, and healthcare providers to ensure cohesive care.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patients' condition and treatment options.
- Prioritized urgent pediatric patient needs.
- Document in electronic health records.
- Counsel parents on managing their child's diagnoses, providing them with knowledge and resources.
- Coordinate pediatric rehab care with therapists, physicians, and interdepartmental nursing teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Coordinated referrals with external providers when needed for additional services.
- Mentored nursing staff on rehab workflows and family-centered care.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Assessed PICU patients and prioritized care using Children's Wisconsin critical care standards.
- Monitored vital signs, hemodynamics, and neurologic status in pediatric intensive care.
- Administered medications and titrated infusions per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Managed pediatric intensive care for critically ill children at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, coordinating multidisciplinary care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MSOE School of Nursing
Milwaukee, WI05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marian College
Fond Du Lac, WI05-1997
Skills
- Effective communication
- Expert at establishing trust with children and families
- Pain management
- Anxiety management
- Wound management
- Patient/Family education
- Organizational skills
- Medication reconciliation
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Medical supply management
- Committee leadership
- Epic charting
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Pediatric Spina Bifida Nurse Clinician
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
01.2015 - Current
Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Nurse Clinician
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
07.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MSOE School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marian College