Heather Clem
Harlan
Summary
Dynamic Home Therapy RN, BSN at Fresenius Dialysis, adept in medication administration and patient education. Successfully enhanced patient outcomes through effective care plan development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for maintaining meticulous healthcare documentation and providing compassionate emotional support, fostering a healing environment for patients and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapy RN, BSN
Fresenius Dialysis
Harlan
04.2009 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
LPN
Harlan ARH
Harlan
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Education
Licensced Practical Nurse
Southeast Community Collge
Cumberland, KY12-2017
Associate of Applied Science - RN Degree
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, KY05-2009
Associate of Arts -
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, KY05-2005
Bachelor of Science -
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, KY05-2005
High School Diploma -
James A Cawood High School
Harlan, KY05-2002
Bachelor's of Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KYSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Healthcare documentation
- Long-term care
- Disease management programs
- Health assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care plan development
- Diagnostic testing
- Emotional support
- Chart updating
- Vitals monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Physical assessment
- Care planning
- Medical assessment
- Patient examination
- CPR/AED
- Administering immunizations
- Interpersonal communication
- Nursing plan development
- Documentation
- Patient management
- Reliability
- Medical equipment operation
- Written communication
- Clear patient communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Therapy RN, BSN
Fresenius Dialysis
04.2009 - Current
LPN
Harlan ARH
05.2008 - 04.2009
Licensced Practical Nurse
Southeast Community Collge
Associate of Applied Science - RN Degree
Southeast Community College
Associate of Arts -
Southeast Community College
Bachelor of Science -
Southeast Community College
High School Diploma -
James A Cawood High School
Bachelor's of Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
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