Heidi Rothwell

• 2016-present, Assistant Nurse Manager for CIRCA and REACH, Outpatient Residential Programs at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA
• (Acting Nurse Manager for Detox and CIRCA 8/2020-12/2020)
• 2016-present, Assistant Nurse Manager for CIRCA and REACH, Outpatient Residential Programs at VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA
• Highlights of Contributions:
• Management and treatment of Veterans requiring various medical and psychological needs.
• Performing COVID-19 and Influenza swabs testing on Veterans prior to advancing to another level of treatment.
• Attends screen meetings for both programs to make sure Veterans qualify for admission.
• Utilizing BLS protocols when required
• Maintaining safe environment for staff and Veterans
• Monitoring Veterans for changes in mood and suicidal thoughts
• Monitoring for signs and symptoms of overdose and providing proper treatment
• Administering controlled medications as ordered after verification
• Training and orienting new staff
• Educating Veterans towards discharge goals by utilizing IMED Consent
• Performing initial nursing assessments on admission to the programs
• Monitor Veterans labs and ordering confirmations on positive results
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
• Staffs both units safely
• Monitors over time
• Interviews and hires new staff according to Staffing Methodology
• Monitors and narcotic administration to residents
• Monitors and administers vaccines and Vivitrol injections
• Conducts education with staff and residents about Narcan
• Schedules staff to attend First Aid Training, BLS and PMDB training for compliance
• Works closely with Director of Residential programming along with program manager to adhere to CARF and Joint Commission requirements.
• Works with timekeeping to make sure staff’s timecards are correct and signed in VATAS
• Monitors Time and Leave
• Participates in Residential Program Safety Stand Down for both programs
• Assigns staff to duties to promote best care for residents
• Completes Performance appraisals and proficiencies in a timely manner.• Conducts monthly staff meetings
• Labor Mapping
• Managed COVID unit in REACH program (2021)
• COVID PCR testing
• COVID surveillance of Veterans biweekly with Binax testing.
• 2006 – 2016, Assistant Nurse Manager (Acting Nurse Manager from 5/2016-8/2016) VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton- Transitional Care Unit
• Collaborates with all levels of VA staff to assess, plan, and implement resident needs.
• Strong professional and personal integrity. Serves as a resource for other nursing personnel on Transitional Care Unit. Participates in MDS implementation. Assessed patients’ developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, wound care, wound vacs, Iv medications, blood transfusions, restorative care, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies. Served in the Charge Nurse Role.
• Highlights of Contributions:
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
• Participation in new MDS implementation to get the building up and running
• Planned and continued education of nursing personnel to increase knowledge base
• Nurse of the day for the Brockton Campus, Responded to Code Blue and Code Greens
• Participation in the Wheelchair Games in 2009

Assistant Nurse Manager (Acting Nurse Manager from 5/2016-8/2016) VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton- Transitional Care Unit
Collaborates with all levels of VA staff to assess, plan, and implement resident needs.
Strong professional and personal integrity. Serves as a resource for other nursing personnel on Transitional Care Unit. Participates in MDS implementation. Assessed patients’ developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, wound care, wound vacs, Iv medications, blood transfusions, restorative care, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies. Served in the Charge Nurse Role.

Highlights of Contributions:
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
• Participation in new MDS implementation to get the building up and running
• Planned and continued education of nursing personnel to increase knowledge base
• Nurse of the day for the Brockton Campus, Responded to Code Blue and Code Greens
• Participation in the Wheelchair Games in 2009

Registered Nurse
2003-2006 Signature Healthcare, Brockton, formerly known as Brockton Hospital
Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 24 bed Telemetry Unit. Assessed patients’ conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts, and responded to medical emergencies.
Highlights of Contributions:
• Managed all phases of care cycle for cardiac care patient. Held additional responsibility as charge nurse for overseeing patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of families in crisis.
• Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties instructing new nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.
• Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive PR through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.