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Lloyd A Heckman R.N.

Wilton Manors,FL

Summary

Organized, dependable and patient-oriented nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IPU Staff Nurse

Hospice By The Sea
Ft Lauderdale, FL
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion on 6-8 patients.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews, observation and physical assessments & documenting data in electronic records to promote favorable outcomes for patients and family.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis and end of life care.

Home Health Field Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings to decrease hospital readmissions and established open patient to nurse communications
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse for 6-7 patients per day
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Staff Nurse

Brookdale Hospice
Houston , Texas
04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes up to 6-10 patients per day

Staff Nurse IPU

Houston Hospice
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information on up to 10 patents per shift
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology
Austin, TX
04.2003 - 09.2014
  • Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel
  • Supervised teams of nurses and medical assistants in 3 medical offices and 1 research office
  • Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance to ensure well developed and rounded nursing staff
  • Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care
  • Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows

Education

Associate of Science - Professional Registered Nurse

Jersey College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2022

Diploma of LPN Nursing - LPN Nursing

Sowella Technical College
Lake Charles, LA
11.1998

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Chronic disease management
  • Home care
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

  • Registered Nurse State of Florida RN9605160 (compact)
  • American Heart Association... BCLS
  • American Heart Association...ACLS
  • IV Certified with the Florida Department of Health
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification


Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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Timeline

IPU Staff Nurse

Hospice By The Sea
08.2020 - 02.2021

Home Health Field Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020

Staff Nurse

Brookdale Hospice
04.2016 - 04.2019

Staff Nurse IPU

Houston Hospice
01.2015 - 04.2017

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology
04.2003 - 09.2014

Associate of Science - Professional Registered Nurse

Jersey College of Nursing

Diploma of LPN Nursing - LPN Nursing

Sowella Technical College

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