Heather Pettit, BSN RN
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Credentials
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BLS Instructor
American Heart AssociationAug, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Alabama Registered Nursing Licensure
Alabama State Board of NursingJun, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Arab High School
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Health Science Instructor
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Aug 2014 - Present
As a Health Science instructor, I create effective lesson plans, teaching standards consistent with the Alabama course of study. I provide clinical experience and Internship opportunities for Advanced Health Science students. I instruct students in preparation for credential testing, and I teach soft skills to better workforce development for students.
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School Nurse
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
As the school nurse, I would assure the health and well-being of students and provide health assessments. Along with administering medications (all routes) I would complete dental, spinal, hearing, and vision screenings. I would also create individualized health care plans for all students with medical conditons.
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FAIRVIEW AT REDSTONE VILLAGE
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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PRN Registered Nurse/Weekend Supervisor
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Nov 2020 - Present
I work on a PRN basis as the weekend supervisor for a 56-bed skilled nursing facility. I supervise the nurses and CNAs, resolve all issues that arise on shift, routinely provide patient care, order labs/diagnostic imaging, complete all wound care, admit and discharge residents, assess and assist with the medication cart, and handle complaints and concerns from staff, families and patients. I work on a PRN basis as the weekend supervisor for a 56-bed skilled nursing facility. I supervise the nurses and CNAs, resolve all issues that arise on shift, routinely provide patient care, order labs/diagnostic imaging, complete all wound care, admit and discharge residents, assess and assist with the medication cart, and handle complaints and concerns from staff, families and patients.
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Snead State Community College
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Instructor
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
I educated 10 nursing students in foundational nursing clinicals at a local long term care facility on Saturdays. Along with hands on learning, I also educated students on health assessment, pharmacology, and health care plans. I educated 10 nursing students in foundational nursing clinicals at a local long term care facility on Saturdays. Along with hands on learning, I also educated students on health assessment, pharmacology, and health care plans.
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Morgan Family Practice LLC
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2012
As the nurse, I would triage and complete patient assessments. I would administer medications, train newly hired staff, and provide patients with health counseling and education. I was also in charge of all in house procedures and instrument sterilization. I would assist the medical assistants with completing in office lab testing and X-rays, conduct insurance prior authorizations, schedule diagnostic procedures, and return patient phone calls regarding medications/labs. As the nurse, I would triage and complete patient assessments. I would administer medications, train newly hired staff, and provide patients with health counseling and education. I was also in charge of all in house procedures and instrument sterilization. I would assist the medical assistants with completing in office lab testing and X-rays, conduct insurance prior authorizations, schedule diagnostic procedures, and return patient phone calls regarding medications/labs.
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Education
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2022 -
University of North Alabama, Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions
Master's degree, Nursing Education -
2016 - 2017
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor's, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2007 - 2011
Calhoun Community College
Associate degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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