Critical Care Home Health

Heidi Starr, RN BSN

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Professional Summary

Experienced and resourceful nurse with critical care background seeking employment. Excellent communication skills, team player and patient advocate.

Skills

Business owner

Certified Nurse Injector

Critical care nursing experience

CPR certified

Self motivated

Fast learner

Highly dependable

Excellent ability to communicate and work effectively as a patient advocate and team player

Work History

My Botox Concierge- Owner (12/23-present)

• Certified Nurse injector with private practice. Using Neurotoxin to treat lines and wrinkles . Derma fillers to give volume.

Nurse _Camp Agawam ( 06/23-08/23)

• Clinic Nurse for 200 Boys Ages 8- 23. Triaged injuries and illnesses, liaison between parent and camper. Using best practices

School Nurse. GISD. (August 2019-August 2021)

• PRN Clinic nurse for all age students

Care Transition Coordinator, 02/2017 to 09/2017

Encompass Home Health & Hospice – Dallas, TX

• Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.

• Increased utilization of preventative care to reduce readmissions.

• Connected patients with available community and charitable resources.

• Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.

• Maximized preventative care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.

• Developed new accounts.

• Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.

• Liaised between hospital departments to facilitate effective communication.

Home Health Nurse, 10/2016 to 03/2017

Encompass Home Health & Hospice – Dallas, TX

• Traveled within the Dallas metroplex.

• Interviewed and examined patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.

• Ensured HIPAA compliance.

• Managed caseload of 5 clients/day providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

• Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.

• Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.

• Provided patient education.

Yoga Instructor, 09/2015 to 04/2018

Sunstonefit – Dallas, TX

• Led up to 4 classes per week.

• Explained different Yoga styles and poses to students.

• Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students. Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.

• Worked with clients to improve their overall endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.

• Served as a point of reference for yoga expertise within the studio.

Substitute School Nurse, 08/2010 to 06/2022

St Thomas Aquinas School – Dallas, TX

• Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing, vision and scoliosis evaluations.

• Facilitated an on-going assessment of students age 5-14.

• Administered medication, oral and injectable, to students.

• Provided care to injured students.

Critical Care Nurse, 06/1993 to 06/1996

Zale Lipshy University Hospital ICU – Dallas, TX

• Provided immediate post operative care for cardiothoracic, neurovascular, and ENT patients.

• Ensured HIPPA compliance.

• Followed infection control procedures.

Coronary Care Nurse, 05/1989 to 10/1992

Parkland Memorial Hospital CCU – Dallas, TX

• Managed and cared for critically ill cardiac patients suffering from heart attacks, drug overdoses, and multi system failure.

ICU Nurse, 10/1992 to 06/1993

Criticare – Dallas, TX

• Agency Nurse. Travelled around Dallas metroplex to various ICU'S Providing Critical Care nursing

Flight Nurse, 10/1992 to 06/1993

Air Ambulance America – Dallas, TX

• Transported Critically ill patients within the USA and Mexico

Hospital Staff Nurse, 05/1989 to 10/1992

Parkland Memorial Hospital – Dallas, TX

• Charge Nurse Diabetic Floor/Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse

Home Health Nurse, 01/1990 to 05/1992

Visiting Nurse Association Of Texas – Dallas, TX

• Travelled in Dallas caring for approximately 5 home bound patients per day performing dressing changes, administering medication, and providing patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Texas Women’s University - Denton, TX

License and Certifications

• Texas Nursing License # 554623

• BLS certification/ American Heart Association

• Yoga Instructor / Sunstonefit Academy

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