Heidi Nader
Licensed Practical Nurse
Graham,WA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with over10 years of successful experience working in both hospital and clinic environments. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Strengths in communication and leadership with proven success in positively impacting overall morale. Consistently recognized for exceptional patient care, and improving patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Multicare Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit
Tacoma, WA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Kept optimal supply levels in patient recovery rooms
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored patient responses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed basic patient care, wound dressings, assisting with breathing treatments, glucose checks and insulin injections
- Utilized Epic to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and admission and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients on telemetry, performed 12 lead EKG's, watched for irregular telemetry readings and updated team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franciscan Urology Associates
Tacoma, WA
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Documented patient information in Epic charting.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Successfully performed daily catheter changes, both suprapubic and urinary. Educated patients on self catheterization
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed bladder cancer treatments and observed patient responses.
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized patient infection risk by cleaning and using high level disinfectant to clean equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cascade Ear Nose and Throat
Puyallup, WA
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Administered allergy injections, performed intradermal allergy testing, supply ordering, mixed allergy serums.
- Documented patient information concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and recorded in medical record.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, and monitored patients post-op.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Homemaker
Homemaker
Puyallup, WA
05.2005 - 03.2010
- Started a family
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with the RNs to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in pt's chart to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 5-6 medical and surgical patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Used aseptic techniques when performing wound care, NG tube placement, PEG tubes, catheter insertion, IV therapy, and blood draws.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - LPN To BSN Bridge Program (Part-time)
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA 09.2016 -
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA 09.2000 -
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Team Leadership Optimizationundefined
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - LPN To BSN Bridge Program (Part-time)
Pierce College
09.2016 -
Licensed Practical Nurse
Multicare Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit
10.2014 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franciscan Urology Associates
10.2012 - 10.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cascade Ear Nose and Throat
03.2010 - 09.2012
Homemaker
Homemaker
05.2005 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clover Park Technical College
09.2000 -
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