Tori Heller
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 2 years of experience in the medical field, known for high productivity and efficient task completion on both ICU and intermediate care units. Possess specialized skills in critical care, patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Corporation of America, HCA
Richmond , VA
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured the delivery or high-quality, patient centered care to a wide variety of critically-ill patients while adhering to current evidence-based practices and protocols.
- Accurate and in-depth clinical documentation on patient care, patient education, care plans, treatments, and outcomes.
- Holistic patient and family care, incorporating patient beliefs and practices into their daily routine.
- Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Experience as a Charge Nurse for a 10-bed ICU for over 1 year: Oversaw daily operations of the unit, coordinated patient care with the interdisciplinary team, and assisted fellow nursing staff.
- Instructed and mentored several peers as a preceptor, facilitating each peer's growth as either a novice ICU nurses.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted research and participated in educational opportunities to remain at the forefront of critical care nursing.
Nurse Extern, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Corporation of America, HCA
Richmond , VA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted with wound care, placing intravascular access sites, catheter placement, glucometer checks, urine scanning, electrocardiograms, patient education, and taking patient vitals.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-2023
Skills
Fluent in several critical care skills:
- IV placements
- Rapid blood transfusions
- IV drip titrations
- Ventilator management
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Rapid response team
- Life-sustaining machines
- Emergency medical procedures
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Virginia Board of Nursing: 0001321537
- BLS certification, American Heart Association (2024)
- ACLS certification, American Heart Association (2023)
Affiliations
- Currently studying for Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- Proud member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) to stay updated on current best practices and ways to provide high quality care to every patient.
- Compassionate about collaborating with coworkers to improve work environment, patient care, and staff satisfaction as a current member of a Unit Based Council (UBC).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Corporation of America, HCA
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Corporation of America, HCA
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Longwood University