Kari Heuston
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to women, with aspirations to excel in a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner role at Mercy. Anticipating the completion of MSN/NCC board certification in August 2026, equipped with a strong foundation in women's health
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health System
Rogers, AR
08.2011 - Current
- Labor and Delivery/Nursery focus- 6 years
- Postpartum focus-5 years
- Pediatrics focus-3 years
- Medical/Surgical focus-1 year
- Assessed patients-varied assignments based on acuity, administered medications, documented in EHR, delegated tasks, patient teaching, assisted with vaginal deliveries, circulated in the OR for c-section deliveries, recovered patients after OR, assisted in emergency care of critical patients in situations following birth- hemorrhage, DIC. Built trust to provide care to pediatric patients and new mothers. Developed rapport with physicians and my coworkers
Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas, CA
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Post-Surgical, Medical, & Telemetry focus- 3 years
- Assessed patients within a 5-patient assignment, administered medications, documented in EHR, delegated tasks, patient teaching, technical skills, time management skills, management of telemetry changes, leadership skills, developed protocols on a quality improvement committee with evidence based practice
Registered Nurse
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Medical/Surgical focus - 5 months
- Assessed patients within a 6-patient assignment, administered medications, documented in EHR, delegated tasks, patient teaching, developed technical nursing skills, wound care
Nursing Extern
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Selected for only position to pilot this program provided complete patient care and assessment of a 6-patient assignment under the direction of an RN, acquired technical skills, learned medications, basic duties of an LPN for 1 year prior to NCLEX
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05-2007
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology - undefined
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2003
HONORS
Graduating with Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing qualification, 2025, 2023
Graduated with Honors: Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society qualification in May 2007
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
WHNP/MSN student graduating 8/2026, BSN, RN, BLS, STABLE, and NRP certified, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification. Positive and professional attitude, extensive experience with patient care with specific focus in women’s health care for 15 years. Leadership skills, excellent communication, ease of building genuine rapport with patients and coworkers while providing efficient, quality care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health System
08.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Holyoke Medical Center
07.2007 - 12.2007
Nursing Extern
Holyoke Medical Center
08.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Arkansas
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Holyoke Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology - undefined
University of Arkansas
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati