Heather Clinard

Contracted for ICU, floated to Renal Tele for the entirety of the contract. Mostly total patient care of four to five patients. Assisted staff with conversion of charting system from Meditech to Epic. Performed head-to-toe assessments on medical patients; administered medications; provided patient/family teaching regarding new medications and/or diagnosis and treatment.

Floated to Covenant hospitals in Knoxville, Morristown, Sevierville, Oak Ridge, Harriman and Lenoir City based on staffing needs, between ICU/CCU and ICU stepdown. Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, patient/family teaching regarding new medications and/or diagnosis and treatment. Managed patient admission databases, routine patient care of intubated and non-intubated pat

Performed relief charge duties, patient admission databases, and head-to-toe assessments on medical patients. Administered medications, placed Foley catheters, started IVs, and conducted chart checks. Provided patient/family education about new medications or their expected outcomes and goals, and floated to all units in the hospital except surgery.

Floated between 3 Medical-Surgical units, 1 MS Overflow unit and 1 Neuro-Medical unit. Administered IV, IM, SQ and PO medications, and breathing/nebulizer treatments. Completed patient admission databases, assessments on medical/surgical patients, vital signs, and nursing care plans on assigned patients. Placed physician orders in CareLink computer system.

Supervised 3 RNs, 2 MAs, and 1 triage, making weekly employee schedules and assignments. Ordered supplies and vaccines monthly, and ensured the lab was in compliance with CLIA. Collaborated with 3 MDs and 3 NPs, administered IM, SQ, and PO vaccines, and nebulizer treatments. Triaged patients, performed venous and capillary blood draws, and assisted physicians with procedures such as frenectomy, ci

Made nightly nurse assignments and assessed staffing every 4 hours. Administered IM, IV, SQ, and PO medications, and took vital signs. Completed patient admission databases, assessments on neuro/surgical patients, started IVs, performed venous blood draws, and placed Foley catheters. Changed surgical dressings, conducted chart checks, entered physician orders in Horizon Clinical, and provided stro

Completed an Associate of Science in Nursing, gaining foundational knowledge in patient care, pharmacology, and medical procedures. Developed essential clinical skills through practical training and coursework, preparing for a career as a registered nurse.

Obtained a High School Diploma, completing a comprehensive curriculum of general studies. Developed foundational academic skills across various subjects.