HEATHER ADAMS
MSN APRN
Lexington,KY
Summary
PROFESSIONAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Ambitious Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance in various health care settings including ICU, telemetry, school health, occupational health and cardiac and surgical settings. Experience in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular activities include working as an online motivational fitness coach for women. Fitness is an important part of my life and a basis for my desire to teach, motivate and encourage others to live their best life.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN BSN Cardiovascular Unit and Employee Health
Baptist Health Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Completed pre-placement and annual employee health and wellness screenings including evaluation and management of immunizations and occupational exposures.
RN BSN
Registered Nurse PACU | Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, surgical process and management and post-operative risks.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient status post anesthesia, monitored, and treated pain as necessary and utilized critical thinking to manage post-operative complications.
Registered Nurse School Health Specialist
Lexington Fayette County Health Department
Lexington, KY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted routine audits of medications and best practices to sustain quality and guideline standards within school system.
- Created, maintained, and organized student health records.
- Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including urinary catheterization and Student diabetic management.
- Provided training and monitoring to faculty and staff for daily student medication administration and treatments.
RN BSN
Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU | Baptist Healthcare
Lexington, KY
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Open Heart Surgery, Pacemaker insertion and cardiac catheterization.
- Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Effectively communicated with physicians to deliver information to patients on test results, treatment option and recommended procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary care teams to develop, initiate, and manage patient care plans.
- Followed critical care protocols and used critical thinking to promote best care practices for critically ill patients.
RN BSN
RN Stepdown Telemetry | Baptist Health
Louisville, KY
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, conditions and processes, treatments, and expected outcomes.
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent A Car
Louisville, KY
2010 - 2012
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Fleet management
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY 01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
08.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Kentucky
08.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
Direct Patient Care
undefinedCertification
AAFE Certified level I Botox/Fillers
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2021
References
Beth Almes APRN (Direct Supervisor Baptist Health) (270)-836-9259
Heather Bishop FNP APRN CHI St. Joseph Primary Care-Clinical preceptor for 14 weeks (859)-302-0276
Timeline
RN BSN Cardiovascular Unit and Employee Health
Baptist Health Lexington
08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
01.2019 - 01.2021
RN BSN
Registered Nurse PACU | Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse School Health Specialist
Lexington Fayette County Health Department
01.2016 - 01.2019
RN BSN
Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU | Baptist Healthcare
03.2014 - 01.2016
RN BSN
RN Stepdown Telemetry | Baptist Health
09.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
08.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Kentucky
08.2002 - 01.2006
RN-BSN License # 1137506 exp. October 2021
BLS, PALS, ACLS exp July 2021
AAFE Certified level I Botox/Fillers
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent A Car
2010 - 2012
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