Heather Connolly
Battlefield
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and team collaboration. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes while ensuring safety and comfort. Eager to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Presbyterian Children's Home
Springfield, MO
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Monitored teen's behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assisted in daily operations and care activities for teens in residential programs. Activities including and not limited to assisting teens in cooking, cleaning and grocery shopping.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of common areas and program supplies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in child development practices.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care and improve outcomes.
- Conducted routine health assessments, recording vital signs and documenting changes in patient conditions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safer hospital environment for patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cox Health Systems
Republic MO
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Ozark Technical Community College
Springfield MO06.2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Following instructions
- Cleaning
- Flexible schedule
- Workplace safety
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Complaint resolution
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Team Member
Presbyterian Children's Home
04.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
09.2016 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cox Health Systems
12.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Ozark Technical Community College