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Heather Dean

Greenwood

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with 10 plus years experience at Prisma Health Upstate, excelling in leadership and problem-solving. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and conflict resolution. Skilled in documentation preparation and fostering team development, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous improvement and patient advocacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Prisma Health Upstate
04.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor processes.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Educated patients on labor progress, pain management options, and postpartum care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care during delivery.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Charge Nurse on Night Shift

Administrator on Duty

Prisma Health Upstate
06.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Managed incident reports, documenting issues for resolution and improvement.
  • Monitored facility conditions, addressing maintenance needs to ensure safety standards.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, improving workflow and collaboration.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Prisma Health Upstate
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to healthcare standards.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, enhancing operational efficiency and safety protocols.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team collaboration skills.
  • Developed and maintained efficient workflow processes to optimize patient management and care delivery.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.

Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Upstate
08.2015 - 02.2018
  • Provided direct patient care, assessing needs and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline communication.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments within the labor and delivery unit to support team needs.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lander University
Greenwood, SC
05-2015

Skills

  • Personable and approachable
  • Strong leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • STABLE
  • Registered Nurse Certified Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing (RNC-OB)

Timeline

Administrator on Duty

Prisma Health Upstate
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Prisma Health Upstate
04.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Prisma Health Upstate
02.2018 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Upstate
08.2015 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lander University

Awards and Certifications

Certifications

  • Registered Nurse Certified in Obstetric Nursing RNC-OB

Awards 

  • Award for Excellence Inpatient Nursing : Patewood Medical Campus in May 12, 2021
  • Multiple Daisy Award Nominations throughout my employment with Prisma Health


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