HEATHER LAPOINT , RN, BSN, CCRN

1511 Alberni Street Palm Bay, Florida 32907

heather.lapoint@hotmail.com

(321) 474-0334

OBJE C T I V E
Obtain adjunct faculty position within a learning-centered environment

EDU CA T I ON
University of Central Florida
Master of Science in Nursing
Nurse Educator Track

8/2013 - 5/2015

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

8/2011 - 5/2013

Brevard Community College

Associate Degree
Liberal Arts

1/2010 - 5/2011

Clinton Community College

Associate in Applied Science Degree
Nursing

8/2004 - 5/2006

AW ARDS
Team Exceptional Performance Award, Health First, Inc.

2015

High Performer Recognition, Health First, Inc.

2012

Team Award Progressive Upward Mobility Protocol, Health First,

Inc.

2010

Daisy Award for Exceptional Nurses, Health First, Inc.

2010

Healthy Ideas Grand Prize Winner, Health First, Inc.

2010

High Performer Recognition, Health First, Inc.

2009

Outstanding Senior Nursing Student, Clinton Community College

2006

TE A C H I NG E XPE RI E NC
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MSN Internship

400 hours integrating and transitioning to the role of the educator

Experience in low/high fidelity simulation, lecture delivery both face to face

and hybrid online learning, evaluation of learning and teaching methods,
clinical education, curriculum development, team teaching, faculty
development, advising, question development, exam review, and integrated
learning strategies with a variety of teaching modalities.

2015

Preceptor, Unit Based

Sole preceptor for all new, nightshift employees.

ongoing

Evidence-based Project
Lecturer - ILR - In adult ICU patients, are electromagnetic placement devices (EMPD),

compared with abdominal radiographs, more accurate in predicting small-bowel feeding

tube placement?
2014

Integrated Literature Review and scholarly presentation to peers. Defended

findings.
Unit e-Liaison
Actively collaborates through the use of remote telemedicine
technology with bedside staff to educate on evidence-based practice
needs of critically ill patients

2013

Teaching Project
Lecturer RBC Transfusions in the Critically Ill
2013
Researched evidenced-based practice on blood product use in critically ill adults
Presented research to multi-disciplinary staff team as an educational project
Conducted pre/post learning assessment with questionnaires/live Q&A session
Preceptor, Unit Based
Instrumental in the orientation of new staff to the MICU, instructed
during multiple, monthly unit based skills fairs
Provided evidence-based research and scholarly review during
article of the month reviews
First responder to all in house rapid responses, stroke alerts, and
code blues where education was provided to inpatient nursing
concerning critical, life-saving measures
Unit educator for standards of care
Instructed on disease process and management to all patients and
families with particular attention to the person as a whole: mind,
body, spirit
CCRN Review, Unit Based
Lecturer Multi-System
Facilitated entire CCRN course development
Completed evidence-based research on Multi-System didactic
Delivered lecture in a collaborative environment
Presented pre/post test
Completed grading and remediation as required

RE L A T E D E X P E RI E
NCE Health First, Inc.
eRN

2009

4/2012 present
(36+ hrs/wk)

Remote monitoring in eICU for mixed medical, surgical,

trauma, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, neurologic, and
neurosurgical critically ill adult patients in six ICUs
Provides evidenced-based practice education, patient and family
centered support, and advancement of plan of care while remotely
monitoring via cutting edge technology
Responsible for rapid response team and code blue calls via a
mobile cart placed in each hospital within the system
Preceptor to new employees
Clinical Advisor to Operations Manager

Health First, Inc.

Clinical Charge Nurse MICU

2010

Responsible for collaborative relationships of healthcare team

1/2009 4/2012
(36+hrs/wk)

Managed a diverse population of critically ill patients and their families; continued bedside care of
patients as well as administrative duties
Created innovative educational tools to further standard of care and attempt to procure
AACN Beacon Award
Continued education to maintain skill set and critical care certification
Fulfilled duties of clinical charge nurse on daily basis to include role
development, payroll, evaluations, staffing, teaching, safety, and
fostering excellence
Active participant in shared governance via the Partnership Council

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

RN

Staff RN in a mixed cardiothoracic and medical ICU

Health First, Inc.

GN to RN II

7/2008-1/2009
(40 hrs/wk)

6/2006-7/2008
(36+ hrs/wk)

Graduate nurse developed on PCU floor for 6 months,

transitioned to MICU for permanent placement
Oriented to role of charge nurse within 6 months
Active participant in shared governance via the Partnership Council
Specialized training via AACNs ECCO program and an intensive bedside preceptorship in the
operation and monitoring of patients with cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen monitors,
ETCO2, PA catheters, arterial lines, and other critical care invasive monitoring equipment.
12 lead EKG and dysrhythmia interpretation course

LI C E NS E S/ CE RT I FI C AT I ONS
Registered Nurse, State of Florida

2006 - 2016

Renews every other April; RN9249143

Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina

2012 - 2015

Renews every other October; 252080

CCRN, Adult
National Critical Care certification from AACN

2009 - 2015

Renews every third October

FCCS
National Critical Care certification from SCCM

2007 - 2016

Renews every four years

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association

2006 - 2016

Renews every other April

Basic Life Support

American Heart Association

2006 - 2016

Renews every other April

ME MBE RS H I P S
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

2009 - 2016

Renews every third March

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Habitat for Humanity Restore

2013 - 2014