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Sylvia Hedin, BSN, RN, CHFN

Lansing,MI

Summary

Dynamic Heart Failure Nurse Navigator at UM Health Sparrow, adept at launching impactful education programs and enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives, consistently meeting performance metrics while empowering patients with essential heart failure knowledge and lifestyle modifications.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heart Failure Nurse Navigator

UM Health Sparrow
Lansing, Michigan
03.2022 - 02.2025
  • Launched FREE Heart Failure education program for outpatient populations.
  • Educated patients on medication adherence and lifestyle modifications per clinical guidelines.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to meet heart failure performance metrics.
  • Trained nursing staff on cardiovascular care policies and best practices.
  • Maintained proficiency in evidence-based Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure protocols.
  • Conducted community outreach to promote available heart failure programs.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance cardiovascular heart failure processes.

Clinical Specialist Heart Failure

Oklahoma Heart Institute
Tulsa, Oklahoma
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options and healthcare practices.
  • Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory standards in clinical operations.
  • Assisted with implementation of quality improvement initiatives in clinical settings.
  • Contributed to development of health education programs for patients and families.
  • Attended seminars to remain informed on best practices and advancements.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise by adhering to established guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Michigan
Flint, MI
03-2010

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
04-1988

Skills

  • Heart failure protocols
  • Medication management
  • Patient education
  • Telehealth technology
  • Quality improvement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Performance metrics
  • Heart failure management

Certification

  • Certified Heart Failure Nurse, American Association of Heart Failure Nurses; 2011-Present
  • Optimal Medical Therapy in Heart Failure Certificate; Heart Failure Society of America; 2024

Accomplishments

  • Awarded grants 2022 -2025 via Foundation to promote and improve patient self-care.

Timeline

Heart Failure Nurse Navigator

UM Health Sparrow
03.2022 - 02.2025

Clinical Specialist Heart Failure

Oklahoma Heart Institute
02.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Michigan

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College
Sylvia Hedin, BSN, RN, CHFN