Lally Heffner
Edgewater,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Currently seeling employment in an outpatient setting as a Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Proven to 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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Volunteer
Anne Arundel SPCA
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercise.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured animals through attentive care and monitoring progress.
- Contributed to the successful adoption of shelter animals by maintaining clean and comfortable living spaces.
- Ensured a safe environment for both animals and visitors by adhering to strict safety protocols.
Home Care Provider
Family Business
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Improved patient well-being with regular monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and personal care assistance.
- Facilitated recovery by assisting patients with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure in emergency situations, ensuring the safety of both the patient and caregiver team members present at those times.
Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center (Luminus Health)
07.2008 - 12.2019
- Responsible for total patient care including admissions, assessments, interventions, medication administration, patient education, discharges, patient hygiene, and vital signs.
- Expert in cardiac monitoring interpretation, proficient in phlebotomy.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Responsible for total patient care including admissions, assessments, interventions, medication administration, patient education, discharges, patient hygiene, and vital signs.
- Proficient in phlebotomy.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- BLS certification.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12.2006
Skills
- Wound Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Precepting
- EKG interpretation
Certification
Adult-Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioner)
Expiration Dec 2024
Registered Nurse (Maryland Board of Nursing)
Expiration Dec 2025
Timeline
Animal Care Volunteer
Anne Arundel SPCA
03.2023 - Current
Home Care Provider
Family Business
01.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center (Luminus Health)
07.2008 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Adult-Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioner)
Expiration Dec 2024
Registered Nurse (Maryland Board of Nursing)
Expiration Dec 2025
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