Heather Harris, RN @ Sundance Medical Center, Las Vegas

Medical Education

MSN, FNP, University of Nevada, Las Vegas May 2008
BSN, RN, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2001
Professional Affiliations
Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (present)
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing (present)
Association of Critical Care Nurses (2006-2007)
Oncology Nurses Association (2001-2003

Credentials

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (License # APNOO 1053) Registered Nurses (License # RN37577)

Certifications

ANCC FNP-BC
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (MH l 803433)
Nevada State Board of Pharmacy (APN 01179)

Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner: Sundance Medical, Las Vegas, NV (Internal Medicine) – JULY 2008-present
Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings and formulates treatment plan and prognosis. Provides written home-going instructions. Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. On call duties, went to assisted living care facilities, nursing homes, skilled nursing care rehab centers
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse: Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, NV – 2005-2008
Safety Coordinator and Relief Charge Nurse Skilled nursing care at a Level II trauma center
Pulmonary Shock ICU Registered Nurse: Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, NV – .200l -2005
Staff nurse –on critical care unit with primary care of cardiac, respiratory, & septic shock patients.

Skills & Abilities

Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing experience. Background in pulmonary shock intensive care, trauma intensive care, and internal medicine. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality nursing care. Strong organizational and communication skills.