Heather Hughes
Hattiesburg
Summary
Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Eager to expand knowledge and skills while supporting the development of others. Adept at quickly learning and applying critical care techniques and utilizing advanced medical equipment. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced medical environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to assess and prioritize patient needs in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical history accurately.
- Implemented emergency care procedures, providing critical interventions for trauma and acute health issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Emergency Room Nursing Student Tech
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2024
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Condition monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Patient safety
- Medication administration
Certification
ALS
PALS
TNCC
NIHSS
RSI
BLS
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Nursing Student Tech
Forrest General Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi