Heidi Pelnar
Thompsonville,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient advocacy, patient and family education and compassionate care. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans. Ensuring patient's have a peaceful passing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Munson Healthcare
Traverse City, MI
05.1991 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing communication and collaboration to improve outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to physicians for timely interventions.
- Developed personalized care plans in partnership with patients, promoting individualized treatment strategies and adherence.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and updated care plans, for comfort at end of life.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Mentored new nurses in case management protocols and best practices for high-quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual hospice needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on end of life care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Michigan Community College
Traverse City, MI05-1991
Associates in Business Management. - Business
Muskegon Business College
Muskegon, MI05-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Seizure management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Munson Healthcare
05.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Michigan Community College
Associates in Business Management. - Business
Muskegon Business College