Lara Heier
North Port,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and post-operative care. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for delivering emotional support and education to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during critical recovery phases. Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Venice, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients during recovery from anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort levels.
- Informed patients and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative care.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering medications and monitoring conditions.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Responded swiftly to changes in patient conditions according to established protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments, obtained vital signs, and gathered medical histories for pre-operative care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members throughout perioperative procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and pre-operative activities.
- Obtained consent forms from patients prior to procedures to inform them of potential risks.
Registered Nurse
Tidewell Hospice
Lakewood Ranch, FL
08.2021 - 01.2024
- RN case manager at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House
- Oversee care of GIP, Respite and Routine patients, update careplans, collaborate with physician, social worker and clergy to make sure patient’s physical, mental, social and spiritual needs are met.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Post-partum R.N.
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
Port Charlotte, FL
02.2012 - 07.2015
- Post-partum R.N.
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Hospital
St. Joseph, MI
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Peri-operative Circulator R.N.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing Degree
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2017
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05.2011
Associate’s Degree - Business Administration
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI12.1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Post-operative care
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Case management
- Medication distribution
- Compassion and empathy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tidewell Hospice
08.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
02.2012 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing Degree
Grand Canyon University
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Associate’s Degree - Business Administration
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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