Maddie Heckmaster

Cared for complex patients on forensic inmate and same- day surgery units as a charge nurse. Managed oncology, seizure, hunger strike, bowel obstruction and maxillofacial surgery cases. Recovered patients from orthopedic, eye, hernia, colon, and GYN procedures. Worked closely with other members of the healthcare team and at the prison in order to provide care.

Treated medical-surgical patients with chronic conditions (heart disease, wounds, diabetes) as a charge nurse. Focused on pre- and post-op cardiac cathetizeration care and education. Used the glucometer to determine blood sugar levels and treat accordingly.

Worked on a telemetry unit monitoring patients pre/post cardiac catheterizations and ablations. Managed TR bands and educated patients on their purpose. Performed bedside EKGs. Administered cardiac medications and educated patients about their use.

Specialized in transplant medicine: kidney, pancreas, liver, heart/lung and intestinal. Assisted with complex pre- and post-op care plans and intestinal rehab programs. Performed wound care for those going through the intestinal rehab program. Managed central lines and ports, performing dressing changes, routine flushes, medication administration and lab draws from them. Administered medications and managed insulin, heparin and cardiac drips. Inserted and managed Foley catheters, rectal tubes and NG tubes.

Served patients on a telemetry/renal unit—managing care plans and interpreting labs. Inserted and managed Foley catheters, rectal tubes and NG tubes. Performed peripheral IV insertions. Performed bedside EKGs and gave medications accordingly. Managed cardiac drips and educated patients on different cardiac medications.

Specialized in transplant medicine: kidney, pancreas, liver, heart/lung and intestinal. Assisted with complex pre- and post-op care plans and intestinal rehab programs. Performed wound care for those going through the intestinal rehab program. Managed central lines and ports, performing dressing changes, routine flushes, medication administration and lab draws from them. Administered medications and managed insulin, heparin and cardiac drips. Inserted and managed Foley catheters, rectal tubes and NG tubes.

Assisted with MOHS procedures, biopsies, and post-op patient education. Delivered pathology results and post-surgical care instructions. Performed suture removals. Performed as a scribe during full body examinations.

Provided compassionate oncology care and end-of-life support. Educated patients and families on managing secondary infections and comfort measures. Accessed ports in order to administer chemotherapy. Provided postmortem care.

Specialized in transplant medicine: kidney, pancreas, liver, heart/lung and intestinal. Assisted with complex pre- and post-op care plans and intestinal rehab programs. Performed wound care for those going through the intestinal rehab program. Managed central lines and ports, performing dressing changes, routine flushes, medication administration and lab draws from them. Administered medications and managed insulin, heparin and cardiac drips. Inserted and managed Foley catheters, rectal tubes and NG tubes.

• Assisted RNs in direct patient care, reinforcing foundational clinical skills