Heidi Yost
Pleasant Hill,OH
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 8+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network - Main Campus
02.2020 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to severity of their condition.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and supportive learning atmosphere.
- Cared for as many as 25 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Cypress Pointe Health Campus
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed treatment plans and patient care between facility and family members.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.
Charge Nurse
Randall Residence
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Championed positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when arose.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed approximately 100 patients and several staff members per shift.
Nanny/Executive Personal Assistant
Waibel Family
07.2006 - 12.2010
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Assisted in development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in supervised setting.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children's schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH12.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
Huber Heights, OH09.2016
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Management
- Training staff
- Infection Control
- EMR / EHR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Student Precepting
- Quality Improvement
- Data review
- Client rapport
Certification
- RN- Compact State
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NVCI
- Preceptor
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network - Main Campus
02.2020 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
Cypress Pointe Health Campus
02.2017 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse
Randall Residence
10.2016 - 02.2017
Nanny/Executive Personal Assistant
Waibel Family
07.2006 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
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