Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Heather M. Dalton, RN
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE: Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Anderson, S.C. 29621
864-***-**** Cell
Email: *********@*****.***
Education and Training
Graduate School of Anderson University
Nursing Doctorate of Anderson, SC present - 2019
Psychiatric Mental
Health
Graduate School of Anderson University
Nursing Anderson, SC 2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Science University of Phoenix
Nursing Phoenix, AZ 2014 - 2016
Associate Degree Tri County Tech
Nursing Pendleton, SC 2005
Surgical Technician Tri County Tech
Certification Pendleton, SC 1999 – 2005
Phlebotomist Spartanburg Technical College
Certification Spartanburg, SC 1998 – 1999
High School T. L. Hanna High School
Graduate Anderson, SC 1990 – 1994
Professional History
June 2017 – present RN - Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Anderson, SC
Charge Nurse, assigns staffing, provide clinical care to all patients.
Facilitates group activities.
Provides documentation on patient encounters.
Reviews all nurses’ notes for clarity and accuracy.
Responsible for making monthly and yearly progress notes on all patients.
Provide a safe, appropriate and accommodating environment for all patients with mental illness.
April 2015 – 2017 RN - AnMed Health Oncology and
Hematology Specialists
Anderson, SC
Actively involved in clinical patient care.
Shadows physician in clinical setting, and inpatient hospital setting.
Assists with bone marrow biopsy with physician.
Assists physician in all needs, up to and including: rooming of patients, vital sign assessment, enter orders for lab work and procedures.
Refill patient medications.
Complete disability and FMLA paperwork.
Post patients to schedule.
Assist with physician marketing.
June 2012 – 2015 RN - AnMed Health Carolina Cardiology
Anderson, SC
Room to patients in clinical setting.
Vital sign assessment.
Update all charts and medication history.
Completed pre-op clearance paperwork.
Coumadin clinic nursing.
Assistant to clinical manager.
Completed chart preparation and paperwork.
Refill patient medications.
2005 – 2012 RN - AnMed Health Labor and Delivery Unit
Anderson, SC
Ensure quality of care.
Charge nurse duties.
Complete admission assessment, start IVs, and monitor mother/baby during labor and delivery.
Administer medications and work with anesthesiologists for epidural and spinal placement.
Maintain open communication with doctors during labor process and assess newborn.
Prepare surgical patients, complete appropriate paperwork, monitor and prioritize care.
Monitor postop patients during recovery. Administer medications as ordered and prepare for discharge to mother/baby unit.
1999 – 2005 Certified Surgical Technician - AnMed Health
Labor and Delivery Unit
Anderson, SC
Assisted with cases consisting of C-sections, postpartum tubal ligations, dilation and curettage, cerclage placement and repairs of extensive childbirth lacerations.
Set up equipment and maintain sterile field.
Prepped patients and applied surgical dressing at end of surgery.
Provided newborn care, took vital signs on newborn and mother, footprints, weight and bracelet identification of newborn.
1998 – 1999 Certified Phlebotomist - AnMed Health Lab
Anderson, SC
Obtained venous puncture on patients of all ages and situations such as emergency room traumas, ICU, CCU, neuro- intensive unit, newborn nursery, and psychological ward.
1995 – 1998 Laboratory Account Manager- LabCorp.
Anderson, SC
Logged and prepared specimens for AnMed health, then transported to Greenville for further shipment and to lab in North Carolina.
Handled all customer service issues and ensured fair and appropriate resolution.
My account was the largest in the south east for LabCorp. at the time.
Licensure/Certifications: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 2018 - Present
Confirmation of Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree in 2019
Registered Nurse
2005 - Present
Certified Surgical Technician
1999 - 2005
Certified Laboratory Phlebotomist
1998 - 1999
Professional Memberships: American Nurses Association
South Carolina Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses
Association
Accreditation and recognition:
ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CPR
ACLS
NRP
Awarded STAR performer for excellence in patient care
Co-chaired Unit Counsel
Diligent coach - provide staff training in safe patient handling and transfer
New Staff Orientation - teach obstetrical nursing skills to new hires
Preceptor of students from local colleges and universities with nursing programs
Staff trainer - trained surgical technician staff on our units on Foley catheter insertion and removal with return demonstration and check-off requirement
Community Education - taught childbirth education through AnMed health
Obtained additional training on breast-feeding to better serve patient needs
Assisted management in developing and implementing unit policy changes for patient arrivals to surgical holding area to ensure timely surgical start times
Presented Nursing Grand Rounds on HELLP syndrome
Summary of qualifications:
Completed 500 psychiatric DNP clinical hours with approximately 100 hours focused on forensic psychiatry precepting with Dr. Donna Maddox.
Current GPA 4.0
Highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional who excels in direct patient care
Over 13 years of nursing experience
Six years of surgical tech experience
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and logical reasoning
Respected leader and cooperative, supportive, tactful team member
Prioritizes; uses time and resources effectively
Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional image engendering respect and trust
Sound knowledge of medical terminology, use of equipment and advanced technologies
Provide staff training supported by personal instruction, audio, and visual teaching devices
References:
Dr. Donna Schwartz Maddox
Dr. Debra Seegers
Dr. Jay Nayak, M.D.
AnMed Health
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