HOLLY J. HEIMBIGNER
Alternatives Medical Clinic
Vista,CA
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Compassionate nursing professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong record of delivering patient-centered care. Extensive labor-and-delivery experience, providing therapeutic guidance and clear health education to support informed, positive outcomes. Communicates respectfully and non-judgmentally to empower patients in decision-making; consistently available and approachable for follow-up questions and symptom guidance.
Work History
Charge Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Continued clinical duties (ultrasounds, testing, counseling, follow-up)
- Managed clinic paperwork, statistics, and staff scheduling
- Oversaw clinical supplies: tracked code cart readiness, monitored expirations, and placed all supply and medication orders
Clinic Nurse
8 Years 6 Months- Performed limited obstetric/gynecologic ultrasounds and pregnancy testing
- Conducted patient counseling, STD testing, and follow-up communication
- Trained and mentored new staff; maintained relationships with donor organizations
IVF Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Managed recovery room care following egg retrieval procedures
- Performed ultrasound guidance for embryo transfer placement
- Drew patient labs and prepared procedure rooms for physicians
- Provided patient education and post-retrieval follow-up care
Nurse Phone Operator
11 Months- Triage and assessed patient symptoms via telephone, directing callers to appropriate level of care (EMS, urgent care, physician appointment)
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic advice and at-home care instructions
- Managed high-volume call queue, with frequent pediatric caregiving guidance for worried parents
- Documented calls and care recommendations accurately in patient records
Labor and Delivery Nurse
6 Years 8 Months- Provided comprehensive care for laboring mothers and their unborn infants, monitoring maternal/fetal status and interpreting fetal monitor strips.
- Performed intraoperative roles as scrub or circulating nurse for C-sections and other obstetric surgeries.
- Implemented interventions and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Maternal/Child Nurse
6 Years 4 Months- Delivered couplet care for mothers and newborns, including neonatal assessments, initial antenatal care, and breastfeeding support.
- Managed immediate post-delivery recovery and routine nursery/postpartum operations as charge nurse, overseeing chart review and nurse–physician communications.
- Educated families on newborn care and promoted successful transitions to home.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
9 Months- Cared for postoperative patients following a variety of procedures (e.g., TURP, colostomy, ENT, tonsillectomy, abdominal surgeries).
- Developed foundational nursing skills, provided post-op monitoring and support, and assisted families during end-of-life situations.
Education
B.S.R.N.
Skills
Labor & delivery care
Limited OB/GYN ultrasound
Ultrasound-guided embryo transfer
Telephone triage and clinical assessment
Breastfeeding support and lactation guidance
Prenatal and postpartum education
STD counseling and testing education
Shared decision-making / informed consent facilitation
Charge nurse responsibilities
Clinic workflow
scheduling & staff coordination
Supply
medication inventory & code cart readiness
Documentation
chart review & quality assurance
Compassionate
patient-centered communication
Nonjudgmental counseling and cultural sensitivity
Crisis management and calm under pressure
Mentoring
staff training & interdisciplinary collaboration
Compliance & Certifications (add specifics you hold)
American Heart CPR and First Aid trainer
Certification
Registered Nurse, Active Status, California Board of Registered Nursing
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Alternatives Medical Clinic
03.2016 - 08.2018Read More
Clinic Nurse
Alternatives Medical Clinic
09.2007 - 03.2016Read More
IVF Nurse
IVF
09.2007 - 02.2011Read More
Nurse Phone Operator
Sharp Nurse Connection
01.1999 - 12.1999Read More
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Mercy Hospital
11.1990 - 07.1997Read More
Maternal/Child Nurse
Mercy Hospital
07.1984 - 11.1990Read More
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Mercy Hospital
10.1983 - 07.1984Read More
Arizona State University
B.S.R.N.
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