Heather Bussell
Harrogate
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with several years of experience in healthcare from pediatrics to geriatrics. Willingly completes tasks and creates trusting relationships with patients, family members, caregivers and coworkers. Dependable, trustworthy with a strong work ethic and commitment to patient care and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pro Case Management
Denver
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions
- Observe changes in patient's condition and report any significant changes to the case manager
- Administer medications and treatments according to orders
- Perform physical assessments, monitor vital signs, fluid intake and output levels
- Provide patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice
- Maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures
- Administer prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Assist patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs
- Instruct patients on proper use of durable medical equipment
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Work as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calvary Medical
Tazewell
03.2018 - Current
- Manage emergency situations promptly according to established protocols
- Perform in house testing
- Venipuncture
- Administer injections per physician order
- Initiate prior authorizations for imaging and medication requests
- Administer vaccines to children and adults
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems
- Educate patients and families on health management and wellness practices
- Perform physical assessments, including vital signs, health history, and medicine reconciliation
- Use sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Facilitate referrals for specialty services when necessary
- Sterilize medical equipment and supplies with germicides
- Answer patient calls, identify issues, and determine how best to provide assistance
- Perform routine well-child checks
- Comply with VFC requirements
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TNClinch High School
Eidson, TNLicensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown , Tn 05.2015 - 04.2016
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Medication administration
- Familiar with TENNIIS
- Knowledgeable of child vaccine recommendations
- Pediatric experience
- Well child checks/physical experience
- Pediatric vaccine administration
- Medication knowledge
- Vitals
- Communication skills
- CPR certified
Certification
- LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
- CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pro Case Management
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calvary Medical
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
05.2015 - 04.2016
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Lincoln Memorial University
Clinch High School