Heidi Malone
Slidell,La
Summary
Board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with experience in Neurocritical Care managing complex neurological and neurosurgical patients in high-acuity hospital settings. Proven expertise in comprehensive neuro assessments, post-op neurosurgical management, stroke protocols, and acute neurological emergencies. Committed to compassionate care, clear patient/family education, and evidence-based practice. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership skills in demanding environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
LCMC Health-University Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement evidence-based medicine for effective care plans with high acuity patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in acute care settings.
- Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results to inform clinical decisions and treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
NSCCU RN
Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Hwy
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Two-time Daisy Award Nominee
- Two-time NSCCU Nurse of the Year recipient 2022 and 2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nurse Tech- Cardiology 2500
Slidell Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for seamless communication.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Education
Master's - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
University of South Alabama
07.2025
Bachelor's - Nursing
Chamberlain University
06.2020
Associate - Nursing
Delgado Community College Charity School of Nursing
05.2018
Skills
- Central line insertion
- Arterial line insertion
- RSI Intubation
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture
- Collaborative practice
- Compassionate care
- Emergency management
- Ventilator management
credentials
MSN, APRN-CNP, AGNP
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student
University of South Alabama: 2023 clinical hour breakdown (600 Hours)
- Spring: 180 Hours; ICU, Pulmonary, and Neuro
- Summer 180 Hours; ICU and Renal/GI
- Fall 240 Hours; ICU, Emergency Department, Infectious Disease
- Directed patient orders for appropriate medical interventions, procedures, medications, laboratory testing, consults, and imaging under preceptor supervision.
- Independently performed and documented comprehensive health histories and physical examinations.
- Independently reviewed and interpreted diagnostic/laboratory test
- Discussed plan of care and provided education to patients and their families.
- Exposure to billing/coding (ICD-10 codes and CPT codes).
- Exposure to inpatient and consult documentation and notes.
Didactic Courses: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention for AGACNP Practicum I, II, III correlated with clinicals, Healthcare Policy and Finance, Organizational, and Systems Leadership, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses, Advanced Nursing Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care, Scientific Underpinning of Advanced Nursing Practice.
Certification
- APRN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified State of Louisiana, License #: 235038, Exp: 01/31/2027
- ·RN, Registered Nurse State of Louisiana, License #: RN160772, Exp: 01/31/2027
- BLS & ACLS Certified – American Heart Association Exp: 12/2026
Awards
· Two-time Daisy Award Nominee
· Two-time NSCCU Nurse of the Year recipient 2022and 2023
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
LCMC Health-University Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
NSCCU RN
Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Hwy
06.2018 - 06.2024
Nurse Tech- Cardiology 2500
Slidell Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor's - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate - Nursing
Delgado Community College Charity School of Nursing
Master's - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
University of South Alabama
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