Dana L. Heath
adna5m@r.postjobfree.com 502-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/dana-heath-37b510209 New Albany, IN
NP-C, MSN-Ed, RN
Summary
Dedicated and skilled board-certified nurse practitioner and educator confident providing compassionate care to diverse populations. Support colleagues and patients within high-pressure environments, addressing concerns, educating patients and staff, and accurately maintaining records. Proven experience providing undergraduate nursing instruction. Excellent communicator who efficiently translates complex information and follows evidence-based practices.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Patient Evaluation & Treatment
Clinical Instruction
Teaching & Leadership
Patient Education & Support
Medical Record Review
Preventive Medicine
Nursing Best Practices
Communication & Collaboration
HIPAA & Privacy Policies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Galen College of Nursing, Louisville, KY April 2020 to Present
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Provide clinical instruction to nursing students, designing, and teaching courses related to all areas of nursing, including Medical-Surgical, Physical Rehabilitation, Elder Care, and Long-Term Care. Evaluate students on-site clinical rotations that guide their clinical practice skills as nurses. Adhere to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements.
●Actively counsel 25-50% of nursing students in the cohort struggling to meet academic goals.
●Evaluation of student nurses in the clinical setting to promote competency in the nursing role.
Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital, New Albany, IN April 2012 to April 2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Cared for post-operative, orthopedic, stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury patients alongside interdisciplinary care team in a rehabilitation hospital. Offered high-level bedside patient care and performed assessments, distributed medication, and aided in the management of diverse conditions. Maintained accurate charts, ensured hygiene, cared for equipment, and communicated emergent issues. Aided in the development of care plans, mentored new nursing staff, and educated patients and family members.
●Partnered with nurse educator to facilitate and implement training programs for new nursing staff.
●Developed and presented educational module for all staff members regarding recognition and treatment of autonomic dysreflexia.
●Participated in specialized training for patients with brain injuries through the Brain Injury Association of America.
Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg, IN September 2007 to January 2017
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Instructed nursing students on nursing fundamentals for med-surg, geriatrics, pharmacology, and mental health as well as serving as the lead instructor for the LPN program. Provided didactic and clinical instruction to student nurses on physical assessments and techniques, as well as proper medical history questioning and documentation. Supervised lab and clinical work, served as advisor for academic and career concerns, and completed and published academic research.
●Trained nursing students who achieved 95% NCLEX passing rate by designing plans for courses in medical surgical, mental health, and geriatric nursing.
●Produced 100% pass rate for LPN program ranking in the top 10 of all LPN programs in the country.
●Served on nursing department committees and assisted in the development of new programs.
Additional Experience:
Clinical Nursing Instructor, Indiana University Southeast, 2007 to 2008
Staff Registered Nurse, Clark Memorial Hospital, 2005 to 2010
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Primary Care, Janet Hollis, APRN, Baptist Health Floyd Medical Office
Hospital, Dr. Lloyd Trommler, Clark Memorial Hospital
Pediatric, Dr. Klaus Boel & R. Merideth Missi, APRN, Jeffersonville Pediatrics
Urology, Stephanie Corbett, APRN, First Urology
Neurology, Dr. Cameron Luo, Luo Institute of Neurology
EDUCATION
Post-Graduate Certificate, Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University 2020
Master of Science in Nursing Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana University Southeast 2007
Associate of Science in Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College 1998
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
APRN License, pending
Registered Nurse #28162393A
State of Indiana
APRN License
Registered Nurse #1169431
State of Kentucky
National Nurse Practitioner Certification # F02211174
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
National Provider Identificaction
CPR BLS Certification
AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
National League for Nursing
Indiana State Board of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
REFERENCES
Dr. Lloyd C. Trommler, Internal Medicine
301 Gordon Gutmann Blvd, Suite 102, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Janet K. Hollis APRN
1919 State St #446, New Albany, IN 47150
Additional references available upon request.