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James Heard
Lehigh Acres,FL
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Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shell Point Retirement Community
Registered Nurse
07.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Shell Point Retirement Community
Medical Assistant
09.2011 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Army
Petroleum Supply Specialist
10.2002 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Tested fuel products and handled hazardous materials.
- Handled and transported fuel to vehicles and aircraft.
- Supervised reception, storage and shipping of fuel.
- Inspected equipment, performed basic repairs and conducted scheduled maintenance actions.
- Regulated variables such as temperature and pressure to maintain optimal flow.
- Assembled refueling systems and equipment and performed quality assurance.
Education
Rasmussen College - Topeka, Topeka, KS
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
07.2022
University Overview
- 3.8 GPA
- cum laude graduate
Skills
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Vaccine Administration
- Care Planning
- Infection Control Measures
- Unit Administration
- Coordination
- Supply Management
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Care Planning
Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shell Point Retirement Community
07.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Shell Point Retirement Community
09.2011 - 07.2018
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Army
10.2002 - 10.2005
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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