Laura M. Heilig
Neosho
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse recognized for ability to work productively and efficiently under pressure. Specialized in triage procedures, acute care patient management, and emergency response coordination. Excel at communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills which ensure exceptional patient care in fast-paced environments.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Freeman Health System
Joplin
05.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care in various settings to ensure comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine immediate care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-care instructions.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
Nurse Technician
Freeman Health Systems
Joplin
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained related medical records under supervision of nurse.
- Prepared equipment and aided physician during treatments and examinations of patients.
- Observed patient, recorded significant conditions and reactions.
- Notified supervisor and physician of patient condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Took temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assessed condition of patient.
- Successfully handled time management skills.
- Prepared rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies.
EMT
Barry Lawrence Ambulance District
Monett
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Provide timely patient care, under stressful situations, with distractions.
- Care for various medical emergencies, work well with all involved emergency responders.
- Provided live saving care.
- Educate bystanders how to provide life saving care prior to our arrival.
- Educate community on how to prevent injuries and what to watch for in medical emergencies that need immediate care.
- Successfully handled time management skills.
Vet Technician
All about PETS
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Prep animals for surgical procedure.
- Monitored vitals during surgery.
- Vaccinations.
- Front desk making appts, and taking payments.
- Sterilized equipment.
- Blood draws.
- Iv starts.
- Medication filling and administration.
- Intubation.
- Vet Technician not certified trained
Home Health Aid
Hospice Compassuss
Monett
03.2005 - 03.2011
- Changed dressings.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction of the illness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor and case manager.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
- Provided end of life care.
Nurse Technician
Freeman Health Systems
Joplin
01.2005 - 09.2005
- Maintained related medical records under supervision of nurse.
- Helped provide general nursing care to patients in hospital.
- Prepared equipment and aided physician during treatments and examinations of patients.
- Observed patient, recorded significant conditions and reactions.
CNA
Granby House
Granby
08.2004 - 01.2005
- Maintained related medical records under supervision of nurse.
- Took temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assessed condition of patient.
- Executed daily operations of the residents personal and emotional needs.
Cook
Granby House
Granby
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Trained new employees.
- Cooked foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary and nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions served.
- Apportioned and served food to facility residents, employees, and patrons.
Cook
JJ's
Granby
08.2002 - 09.2003
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they had been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, and piercing them with utensils.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes and personal judgment and experience.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Crowder College
Neosho, MO 08.2022 - 05.2024
PARAMEDIC -
Crowder College
Neosho, MOEMT -
Crowder College
Carthage, MOHigh School Diploma -
East Newton High School
Granby, MOSkills
- Customer service skills
- Knowledge of medical equipment
- Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
- Communication skills
- Ability to work with others
- Fast learner
- Emergency care
- Medication administration
- Patient triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV management
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Condition monitoring
- Trauma care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Patient safety
- Emergency triage
- Trauma nursing
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient assessments
- EKG interpretation
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Basic life support
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Patient assessment
- Testing and diagnostics
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner
With multiple daisy award nominations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Freeman Health System
05.2024 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Crowder College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Nurse Technician
Freeman Health Systems
12.2021 - 05.2024
Vet Technician
All about PETS
08.2018 - 04.2019
EMT
Barry Lawrence Ambulance District
09.2015 - 03.2020
Home Health Aid
Hospice Compassuss
03.2005 - 03.2011
Nurse Technician
Freeman Health Systems
01.2005 - 09.2005
CNA
Granby House
08.2004 - 01.2005
Cook
Granby House
06.2003 - 08.2004
Cook
JJ's
08.2002 - 09.2003
PARAMEDIC -
Crowder College
EMT -
Crowder College
High School Diploma -
East Newton High School