Matthew Heuninckx
Casco,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse bringing holistic care to patients and families while working side by side all healthcare workers. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings while providing safe attentive care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Boston, MA
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
ER Registered Nurse
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron, MI
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
Registered Nurse
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
Charlevoix, MI
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
Festus, MO
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Registered Nurse
Ascension
Detroit, MI
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health System
Troy, MI
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Triaged, assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress and traumas
- Collaborated with physicians and all healthcare staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients while providing exceptional care
- Equipped patients, including family with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health System
Grosse Pointe, MI
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Guided and led staff in the emergency department and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed nurses and ancillary staff members
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Macomb
Warren, MI
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion in a fast paced setting
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Provided exceptional care to high acuity patients needing complex care.
Paramedic
Ascension River District
Saint Clair, MI
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response and exceptional care to critically-ill patients
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical staff with current information.
Leader
United States Marine Corps, Marine
10.2003 - 10.2007
- Of small unit with a total of 21 months spent overseas within four years
- Honorably discharged 2007.
Education
St Clair County Community College
Skills
- Emergency and critical care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Holistic care
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Preventive Healthcare
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- PALS, ACLS, BLS, TNCC
- Ultra sound IV
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Epic and First Net documentation
Timeline
Charge Nurse
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
03.2023 - 03.2024
ER Registered Nurse
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health System
11.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Ascension
07.2017 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health System
01.2015 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Ascension Macomb
08.2013 - 10.2015
Paramedic
Ascension River District
08.2010 - 08.2013
Leader
United States Marine Corps, Marine
10.2003 - 10.2007
St Clair County Community College
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