Heidi Barnes

Provides comprehensive urologic medical care for male and female patients. Supervises/directs medical assistants in specialized subspecialty to enhance surgical outcomes. Manages a variety of surgical cases, including prostate and bladder biopsies, prostatectomies, nephrectomies, lithotripsies, cystoscopies, circumcisions, and hydrocelectomies. Collaborates with interventional radiology in the management of renal cysts and including drainage with sclerotherapy and nephrostomy tube placement. Performs procedures to include removal of renal stents and execution of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation procedures.

Sole reserve medical officer in charge of ensuring the health, welfare and readiness of coast guard members. Manages and oversees the operations of two Coast Guard medical clinics in two cities. Supervises and directs military staff members. Provides status updates and briefings to the command. Reports directly to the senior reserve officer. Coordinates and plans unit evolutions to accomplish medical requirements for mission readiness.

• Facilitated patient assessments by conducting in-depth history taking and physical examinations, ensuring high-quality care in gastroenterology.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Educated patients on preventive health measures and chronic disease management strategies.

• Independently treated broad spectrum of patients from infants to geriatrics
• Appropriately diagnosed/treated full spectrum of urgent care conditions and diseases including: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, dermatologic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, ophthalmologic conditions
• Common conditions treated: chest pain, hypertension, pneumonia, bronchitis, headache, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, colds/flu, asthma exacerbations, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, urinary tract infections, renal stones, hematuria, gynecologic conditions, sexually transmitted infections, impetigo, cellulitis, preseptal cellulitis, abscesses, ringworm, animal & bug bites/stings, rashes, hives, viral exanthems, folliculitis, scabies, lice, contact dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, cold sores, herpes zoster, blisters, mouth fissures, abrasions, eczema, minor burns, fractures, sprains/strains, foreign body removal, motor vehicle accidents, workman’s comp and school/work/school bus physicals
• Ordered, executed, interpreted diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
• Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
• Provided local anesthesia for dermatologic procedures
• Procedures performed: laceration repair, incision & drainage of abscesses, cyst removal, splinter removal, ear irrigations, pelvic exams, and venipuncture
• Managed, directed, and coordinated activities of medical assistants and clinic staff

• Treated broad spectrum of patients from newborns to geriatrics
• Conducted and appropriately diagnosed/treated a variety of diseases including: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, dermatologic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, ophthalmologic conditions
• Common conditions treated: chest pain, hypertension, pneumonia, asthma exacerbation, headache, dizziness, colds/flu, ear infections, pharyngitis, dehydration, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, gynecologic conditions, urinary tract infections, hematuria, renal stones, fractures, sprains/strains, back pain, animal bites, bug bites, stings, workman’s comp and school/work physicals
• Executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
• Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
• Provided local anesthesia for dermatologic procedures
• Procedures performed: laceration repair, incision & drainage of abscesses, cyst removal and toenail removal, venipuncture, intravenous fluids
• Managed, directed, and coordinated activities of physician assistant students, nurses, medical assistants and administrative staff

• Lead Senior Critical care/charge nurse for dual intensive care unit and medical-surgical unit
• Supervised and trained nursing staff while providing care to patients admitted from multiple services including: the emergency department, urology, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology ,gynecology and ENT
• Sole Intensive Care Unit nurse hand picked to support critical space mission landing of United States Astronauts

• Achieved high-quality patient care through effective supervision of nurses and technicians.
• Managed operations of emergency room ensuring optimal patient care.
• Led staff meetings to foster teamwork and improve operational efficiency. Provided weekly updates to hospital commander, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Assessed critical situations and coordinated with medical teams as first responder to code blue incidents
• Managed hospital wide schedule for on-call staff, facilitating efficient handling of acute patient transfers and emergencies.
• Executed air transport procedures for critically ill patients,

• Cared for critically ill patients with traumatic brain injuries, burns and massive trauma
• Managed mechanically ventilated patients; titrated hemodynamic intravenous medications
• Monitored and administered paralytic medications, sedatives and patients receiving leech therapy
• Monitored intracranial pressure, arterial blood pressure/vital signs, intake/output
• Provided alimentation through tube feeds; administered blood products

• Cared for POWs, allied troops & civilian emergencies: gunshot/shrapnel wounds, traumatic brain injuries, total massive body burns, and massive trauma/active bleeding in austere environment
• Complete cardiovascular management: performed hemodynamic monitoring, rapidly transfused blood products, controlled active bleeding
• Managed mechanically ventilated patients; titrated hemodynamic intravenous medications
• Responded to mass casualty events

• Provided care to allied troops, prisoners of war and civilian emergencies in austere environment
• Cared for traumatically injured, hemodynamically unstable and critically ill patients
• Ensured proper monitoring of patients on ventilators
• Administered and titrated medication infusions

• Provided post-operative recovery care to patients admitted from the operating room and acute care to patients admitted from the emergency room, wards and clinics