Monica Heidewald
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse and business professional with dual bachelor's degrees in Nursing and Business Administration, bringing 15+ years of comprehensive RN experience across acute care, perioperative services, public health, and primary care. Licensed since 2008, with a proven record of delivering high-quality care in diverse settings—from hospital bedside units and operating rooms to public health clinics, family practices, and rural outreach initiatives. Combines clinical expertise with administrative acumen to drive patient-centered outcomes and operational efficiency. Recognized for leading resource procurement and outreach programs that expanded healthcare access in underserved communities. Excels in patient advocacy, interdisciplinary coordination, and strategic program development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinic
Lawrence Family Practice Center
07.2015 - Current
- Communicate with patients and their families while in the clinic or by email and phone regarding particular questions and concerns and help them understand the physician instructions or plan of care.
- Start IVs, insert urinary catheters, perform EKGs, administer oral, IM or IV medications as ordered by the physician.
- Perform in-house labs such as UAs, INRs, A1Cs, Rapid Strep, Mono, COVID-19 and Influenza.
- Provide quality, compassionate care to patients across the lifespan.
Registered Nurse, OR Circulator
Lawrence Surgery Center
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Circulate OR cases including plastics, Ortho, GYN and ENT.
- Proper patient positioning and padding to reduce injury during surgery.
- Correct patient prep to reduce surgical infection.
- Ensure proper room set up including necessary supplies and medications.
- Assist CRNA with anesthesia induction.
Registered Nurse, OR Circulator
Menorah Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed 9-week didactic training through HCA StaRN program - including AORN Periop 101 course, Red Cross ALS & BLS.
- Completed 12-week orientation learning to circulate a variety of surgical procedures including general laparoscopic and DaVinci Robot cases, Orthopedic cases including total joint, GYN cases, Breast cases, Neurosurgery, Bariatric, Colorectal and Vascular cases.
Registered Nurse, Adult CCU
Stormont Vail HealthCare
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, pharmacy and other staff to determine plan of care for critically ill patients.
- Performed head-to-toe assessment every 4 hours and modified treatment plan as needed.
- Anticipated needs and condition of the patient and initiated protocols.
- Followed protocols outlined by the department for patients diagnosed with stroke, cardiac arrest, overdose and diabetes.
- Precepted new department hires.
Surgical Scrub, Operating Room
Salina Regional Health Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Marketing & Outreach Manager
Colorado Rural Health Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Assisted hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities throughout rural Colorado procure resources to provide quality healthcare to their communities.
- Organized several events to promote rural health, which provided opportunities for healthcare facilities to collaborate with organizations across the state.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, emphasis Marketing
University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, CO12.2001
Skills
- Registered nurse, Kansas license #104694
- Active compact license
- Infection control practices
- Team player
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Effective communication
- Effective time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, OR Circulator
Lawrence Surgery Center
07.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, OR Circulator
Menorah Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Clinic
Lawrence Family Practice Center
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Adult CCU
Stormont Vail HealthCare
06.2008 - 07.2011
Surgical Scrub, Operating Room
Salina Regional Health Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Marketing & Outreach Manager
Colorado Rural Health Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, emphasis Marketing
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kansas Wesleyan University
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