Heidi Zimmerman
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Through my 25 years of experience in the nursing profession, I have demonstrated excellent assessment and organizational skills. I am resourceful, pay close attention to detail, and have gained strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills, all of which are essential to be an effective leader and mentor. I exhibit effective written and verbal communication, have the ability to multi-task, and I maintain strong clinical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Alberta Health Services
04.2023 - Current
- Supports site capacity and patient flow.
- Provides operational management, direction, and leadership to the site during non-regular business hours.
- Provides effective oversight to ensure efficient utilization of resources and optimal capacity of hospital.
- During non-regular business hours, acts as the primary contact and recourse for all on-site staff in the event of issues or incidents requiring further escalation and/or support.
Registered Nurse
Island Health
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and multi-disciplinary team to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment to manage their chronic disease.
- Post-transplant care and management of transplant recipients.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Adult education included teaching patients one-on-one, teaching in a group setting, as well as teaching with students and staff in a classroom setting.
Registered Nurse
Island Health
09.2015 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Case management of patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Liver Transplant and Islet Transplant Coordinator
Alberta Health Services
09.2007 - 08.2015
- Coordination of transplants, including on-call for all organ groups,
- Adult education, including patient level one-on-one and group teachings as
well as at the professional level with students and staff in a classroom setting. - Participated in staff orientations,
- Evaluated and managed education materials and management guidelines.
- Participated as a coach for a 4th year nursing student for ‘NURS 479: Nursing
Practice: Professional Roles Influencing Care. - Had opportunity to speak at a national level conference in Banff, AB.
Registered Nurse, Transplant Surgery Unit
Alberta Health Services
07.2008 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
06.1998 - 09.2007
- Provided direct patient care, monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments, and collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Certified Functional/Nutritional Medicine
American Academy of Functional Health (AAFH)
09.2022
NSNN 7425 Advanced Peritoneal Dialysis
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC06.2018
NSNN 7200 And 7410 Nephrology Theory 1 And 2
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.1998
Skills
- Interdisciplinary clinical leadership and mentorship
- Adult education
- Written and verbal communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Conflict resolution
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Assessment and organizational skills
- Team work and cooperation
Affiliations
- College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (present).
- Oregon State Board of Nursing (2007- present).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) (active).
Timeline
Site Manager
Alberta Health Services
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Island Health
06.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Island Health
09.2015 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Transplant Surgery Unit
Alberta Health Services
07.2008 - 07.2015
Liver Transplant and Islet Transplant Coordinator
Alberta Health Services
09.2007 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
06.1998 - 09.2007
Certified Functional/Nutritional Medicine
American Academy of Functional Health (AAFH)
NSNN 7425 Advanced Peritoneal Dialysis
British Columbia Institute of Technology
NSNN 7200 And 7410 Nephrology Theory 1 And 2
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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