Stephanie Heidelberg
St. Paul
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of compassionate patient care in community and Acute/Critical care settings. Proven ability to excel in high-stress, critical care environments. Seeking transition into a new field. Skilled in making rapid decisions and maintaining composure under pressure. Excited to utilize clinical expertise and patient care abilities in a fresh professional environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
M Health Fairview
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Worked as a Critical Care Float RN on Neuro, CV, Medical and Surgical ICU's at Eastbank.
- Assisted with patients pre/post organ transplantation, provided patient and family education to provide best outcomes.
- Cared for complex and critically ill patients requiring CRRT, mechanical ventilation, Massive Transfusion Protocol, bedside procedures requiring sedation and vasopressors
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
RN
United Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as CABG and Thoracotomy
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Cared for complex and critically ill patients requiring CRRT, mechanical ventilation and vasopressors
RN
Allina Health Home Health
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
RN
Regions Hospital
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Cared for patients in Neuro ICU unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
RN Case Manager
Recover Health
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Catherine University
Minneapolis, MN05.2014
Skills
- Removing sutures/staples
- Acute care expertise
- Parenteral nutrition/feeding pumps
- Personal care needs
- Collecting vitals
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- IV setup
- Chest pain management
- Lab result interpretation
- Assist with sterile procedures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infection control measures
- Chronic disease management
- Assist with bedside procedures (Chest tube placement, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, Cardioversion)
- Intensive care unit experience
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Sedation management
- Advanced stroke life support
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Blood transfusion administration
- End-of-life care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
M Health Fairview
10.2022 - 11.2024
RN
United Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2022
RN
Allina Health Home Health
11.2016 - 04.2019
RN
Regions Hospital
01.2015 - 10.2016
RN Case Manager
Recover Health
06.2014 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Catherine University
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