Kirsty Heedick
Reno,Nevada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a 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. Seeking a position which will give an opportunity to expand practical experience as well as seeking to use skills in patient assessment, planning, evaluation, implementation, and documentation as well as enhance patient outcomes and quality of care. Professional nurse with the demonstrated ability to develop and maintain working relationships with a variety of professionals, clients, and family members. Works well as part of a team as well as individually. Reliable and Dependable as well as outgoing and pleasant.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical/Surgical Staff RN
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Mentor
TMCC Maxine Jacobs Nursing Program
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Position assists first semester students in the Maxine Jacobs Nursing Program to improve their skills and achieve their full potential
- Assist in assessing performance, helping develop improvement strategies, making recommendations, suggesting useful study habits, and offering advice and guidance
- Provide emotional support during the semester by checking in and communicating one-on-one
Mentor
Nevada INBRE TMCC Biology Research Project
06.2018
- Position provides support and guidance to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority undergraduates interested in working toward biomedical careers
- Assists in a hands-on research experience for undergraduate students
- Instructs students on how to properly collect bacteriophage, culture and purification techniques, electron microscopy, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction and sequencing
- Assists in assessing student performance, helps develop improvement strategies, and recommendations for research improvement
- Creates scientific poster and presents it to the general public and INBRE staff at the end of the project.
Student Assistant
TMCC Microbiology Prep-Lab
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Position requires continuous adaptation to the needs of faculty and staff in the Biology Department
- Perform routine lab equipment calibration and function checks to ensure accuracy
- Operated, maintained, and sterilized lab equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, autoclave, and incubators
- Helped implement inventory system that included reorganization of lab rooms to ensure maximum efficiency for staff and students
- Ensure all supplies needed for lab classes was stocked, setup, and operating properly
- Making different kinds of media and agents to use in various labs.
Student Assistant
TMCC Counseling &Re-Entry Center
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Position requires building a trusting relationship with counselors as well as students
- Utilize therapeutic communication to students who may be experiencing crisis
- Maintain HIPPA and FERPA confidentiality
- Utilize various computer systems to track student outcomes, make documents and spreadsheets, book appointments, and manage counselor schedules
- Problem solve any task that needs to be completed by specified deadlines.
Lab Instructor Aid
TMCC Microbiology Lab
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Position requires building a trusting relationship with instructor as well as students and to act as a liaison between faculty and students
- Assist in instruction of hands on lab experience as well as answer questions regarding material
- Assess the needs for materials and ensure that the classroom is setup for optimum efficiency.
Education
Other Relevant Coursework -
Associates degree in nursing - Nursing
truckee meadows community college
11.2020
Associates of science - Science
truckee meadows community college
08.2018
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Medication and IV Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Related Experience
- Nursing student, truckee meadows community college, Reno, NV
- Certified nursing assistant trainee, truckee meadows community college, Reno, NV
Certificates Licenses
Basic life support (CPR & AED), American Heart Association, 12/2025
Timeline
Medical/Surgical Staff RN
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Mentor
TMCC Maxine Jacobs Nursing Program
01.2020 - 12.2020
Mentor
Nevada INBRE TMCC Biology Research Project
06.2018
Student Assistant
TMCC Microbiology Prep-Lab
12.2017 - 06.2019
Lab Instructor Aid
TMCC Microbiology Lab
01.2017 - 12.2017
Student Assistant
TMCC Counseling &Re-Entry Center
05.2016 - 06.2018
Other Relevant Coursework -
Associates degree in nursing - Nursing
truckee meadows community college
Associates of science - Science
truckee meadows community college
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