Mary Heiser
Angleton
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills and provide competent, evidence-based outpatient care to assigned patients. To assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care and patient self-management after discharge.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
- Prevents medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Works with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cares for wounds, provides treatments, and assistes with procedures.
- Improves patient outcomes with thorough assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate personnel.
- Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts by actively participating in clinic-wide initiatives and trainings.
- Provides exceptional patient education, promoting adherence to prescribed treatment plans and prevention measures.
- Expedites triage process by accurately assessing patients'' needs upon arrival and prioritizing appropriately.
- Acts as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers for clear communication of medical information.
- Maintaines regulatory compliance through consistent adherence to state licensure requirements and professional standards of practice.
- Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for patients and their families during clinic visits, providing compassionate care at all times.
- Enhances patient care by accurately administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bethany Home Health
09.2010 - Current
- Home Health Nurse.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care when home
- Follow infection control procedures
- Collect blood, and other laboratory specimens to drop of for lab testing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Coastal Staff Relief Agency
12.2001 - 12.2009
- Agency Nurse
- Worked for agency PRN from 2001- 2009 in between full time employment.
- Chronic patient care in med-surge unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medications to wound care to monitoring for number of patients per shift
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Manage care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch
09.2004 - 07.2006
- Clinic Nurse
- Worked with Resident Doctors in the Internal Medicine Clinic
- Assisted Doctors with non-invasive procedures
- Ensured HIPPA compliance
- Followed infection control procedures
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD12-2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX08-2000
Skills
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Immunization administration
- Health promotion
- Preventive care
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 10/06/200 - Current
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bethany Home Health
09.2010 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch
09.2004 - 07.2006
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Coastal Staff Relief Agency
12.2001 - 12.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Victoria College
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