John Heintz
3843 Windwood Lane Unit B, Springdale,AR
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology RN
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
05.2022 - Current
- PRN Medical Surgical Float Pool Position
- 1 to 6 patient ratio. Unit size 20 beds. Total beds 397.
- Level 2 trauma center
- Worked all medical surgical units in the hospital, encompassing all specialties and medical team consults.
- Coordinated and communicated with providers from various fields to ensure proper medical treatment and care in a timely manner to patients assigned to
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge (progressive care class, ACLS certification, National Med Surg Certification, ect.)
- CERNER charting system
RN PRN Float Pool
Northwest Medical Center
Springdale, AR
05.2022 - 07.2023
- PRN Float Pool Position
- 1 to 4-6 patient ratio depending on acuity. Unit size 20 beds. Total beds 308.
- Level 3 trauma center
- Home floor ICU step down
- Initiated and maintained cardiac drips (amiodarone, cardaziem, ect.)
- Allowed to work at any Northwest Medical Center location, including Willow Creek Women's Hospital, based on need
- Worked in-patient psychiatric units, including gero-psych, addiction and withdrawal, and psychotic patients
- EPIC charting system
Contract RN
Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
05.2022 - 10.2022
- PRN Float Pool Position
- 1 to 4-6 patient ratio depending on acuity. Unit size 20-60. Total beds 275.
- Level 3 trauma center.
- Allotted to choose from all available shifts at all Mercy locations each day based on need (majority cardiac/tele and neuro progressive units)
- EPIC charting system
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
- Developed patient health care plans for physician evaluation.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Psychiatric RN PRN
Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital
Fayetteville, AR
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Facility for medically stable psychiatric patients.
- 1 to 2-6 patient ratio depending on observation status or psychotic tendencies. Unit size 10-20 beds. 90 bed facility.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- PAPER CHARTING
RN, Medical-Surgical
Triage Staffing Inc. (Baptist Health Little Rock)
Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Travel Nurse Assignment (12 weeks)
- 1 to 6 patient ratio. Unit size 30 beds. Total beds 834.
- Level 2 trauma center
- Med surg/post op/general surgery/neurology/oncology/orthopedics
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- EPIC charting system
RN
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Med surg/general surgery
- 1 to 6 ratio. Unit size 20 beds. Total beds 397.
- Level 2 trauma center
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- CERNER charting system
RN (H7 Medical Oncology)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Oncology/Allogeneic and Autologous stem cell transplant/Myeloma RN specialization
- 1 to 5 patient ratio. Unit size 30 beds. 434 beds total.
- Level 1 trauma center and teaching facility
- Also acted as a vascular access nurse (performed difficult IV access, blood draws, and assessed and corrected non-functioning midline IVs with Sonasite Ultrasound)
- Participated in research trials to determine the effectiveness of chosen monoclonal antibody administration in the treatment of lymphoma and leukemia
- Administered chemotherapy regiments for wide variety of cancer patients
- Monoclonal antibody administration, strict monitoring, and education to oncology and auto immune patients (Rituximab, Entyvio, ect.)
- Designated AIP (acute intermittent porphyria) nurse tasked with administrating panhematin and ensuring new resident physicians and pharmacy were aware of medication protocol and disease treatment
- Assigned to run and teach mock code blues for the 7th floor
- EPIC charting system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- EPIC/Cerner charting
- Omnicell/Pyxis
- Knowledgeable in care and panhematin administration for patients with Acute Intermittent Porphyria
- Trach Care (disposable/nondisposable cannulas, suctioning, cleaning)
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation
- Heparin Drips
- Chest Tubes
- OB/GYN Bradytherapy
- Chemo Certified
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Skilled with IV Sonasite
- National Med Surg Certification (Confirmation #0000000099012579)
- Registered Nurse Arkansas License R101154
- Basic Life Saver (eCard 225415374503)
- ACLS Certified (eCard 225405374638)
- Understand/speak Romanian (family culturally Transylvanian)
Volunteer Opportunities
Bentonville Children's Crisis Center
- Mentor youth who have encountered abuse, neglect, and have poor self esteem and body image
- Tutor math and science
- Teach and play chess
- Assist youth graduating program with finding employment and continuing education
Other Professional Endeavors
Currently enrolled at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, pursuing phD in nutritional biochemistry
Affiliations
- Former Cirque du Soleil acrobat and power tumbler 2011-2012
- Amateur NPC heavyweight bodybuilder
Timeline
Psychiatric RN PRN
Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Oncology RN
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
RN PRN Float Pool
Northwest Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2023
Contract RN
Mercy Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
Triage Staffing Inc. (Baptist Health Little Rock)
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN
Washington Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
RN (H7 Medical Oncology)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
06.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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