Heidi Stearns
Ferrisburgh,VT
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Productive mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
UVM Health Network PMC
Middlebury (village), Vermont
04.2022 - Current
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UVM Health Network- Porter
Middlebury (village), VT
09.2020 - Current
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, pediatric emergencies, and obstetric emergencies.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
- Triaged patients and initiated treatment according to needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Harbor Care Director
The Arbors of Shelburne
Shelburne, VT
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided support and education all care staff to ensure the highest quality of care to all residents.
- Managed the daily care staff schedule and resolved scheduling issues to maintain regulatory staffing requirements.
- Worked within a team to evaluate, document and track quality measures such as falls, skin care, pain assessment and management, and weight loss.
Unit Manager
Burlington Health and Rehabilitation
Burlington, VT
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Maintained communication and transparency with State of Vermont agencies, Nursing Administration, floor nurses, and LNA’s
- Maintained close communication and resolved family and patient concerns
- Managed the daily operations of a 35 bed sub- acute rehabilitation unit.
- Collaborated with scheduling personnel to ensure staffing ratios met standards set by governing agencies and assisted in troubleshooting staffing challenges.
- Completed assessment, documentation and intervention for wound care within the facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT05-2019
Certificate - Nursing
Fanny Allen Memorial School of Practical Nursing
Essex Junction, VT06-1998
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient education and advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Compliance oversight
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, PALS
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
UVM Health Network PMC
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UVM Health Network- Porter
09.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse- Harbor Care Director
The Arbors of Shelburne
09.2018 - 08.2019
Unit Manager
Burlington Health and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Certificate - Nursing
Fanny Allen Memorial School of Practical Nursing