Theresa Heenan
Franklin Square,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with acute care experience in heart failure, stroke, oncology and home care settings. Strong clinical judgment, leadership experience as Charge RN, and proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Committed to patient safety, education, and continuous professional growth within a hospital environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Home Care
White Glove Nursing Placement
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments and documented patient status.
- Administered medications via PEG and NG tubes.
- Provided ventilator and tracheostomy care in the home setting.
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai South Nassau
04.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to heart failure, telemetry, and oncology medical-surgical patients, including continuous cardiac monitoring and management of complex comorbidities.
- Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments, monitor labs and diagnostic results, and identify early signs of clinical deterioration, infection, neutropenia, bleeding, or adverse medication reactions.
- Interpret telemetry rhythms and EKGs, promptly communicating changes in patient condition and escalating concerns via Rapid Response or Medical Team.
- Administer medications safely per protocol, including high-risk and oncology-related medications, pain management, antiemetics, and supportive therapies.
- Provide advanced clinical care including IV insertion/removal, central line care (PICC/ports as applicable), wound and ostomy care, catheterization, bladder scans, trach/vent and BiPAP care.
- Monitor and document chemotherapy-related side effects when applicable; ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and hazardous medication safety standards.
- Educate patients and families on heart failure management, oncology treatment plans, medication adherence, symptom monitoring, and discharge planning.
- Deliver compassionate end-of-life and palliative care, supporting patients and families with dignity and respect.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, oncology pharmacists, case management, monitor room staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Serve as Charge RN, creating RN/PCA assignments, delegating responsibilities, and providing guidance to ensure smooth unit operations and safe patient flow.
Patient Care Technician – Stroke Unit
Mount Sinai South Nassau
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, and emotional support in a fast-paced stroke unit.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, blood glucose levels, and EKGs using Sunrise EMR.
- Responded promptly to codes and rapid responses, supporting nursing and medical staff.
- Trained Patient Care Technicians and Student Nurse Interns.
- Assisted with wound care and patient transport.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2012
Skills
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai South Nassau
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician – Stroke Unit
Mount Sinai South Nassau
01.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse – Home Care
White Glove Nursing Placement
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Leadership, Projects & Recognition
- New Nurse Residency Program Project
- Led a unit-based infection control initiative focused on proper use of Curos caps on peripheral IV tubing. Educated staff, conducted patient room rounds, and improved adherence rates within one month, contributing to enhanced infection prevention practices.
- STAAR of the Month – December 2023
- Daisy Award Nominee – 2nd Quarter 2024
- Charge Nurse Responsibilities
- RN and PCA assignment creation
- Staff support, delegation, and unit coordination
- Ensuring safe, efficient patient care delivery