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Heather Tucker

Heather Tucker, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC

Instructor
E-mail: htucker@lcn.edu
Office: 127
Employed since 2021


Education:

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Masters of Science in Nursing-Executive Leadership, 2017, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2006, Lakeview College of Nursing

Courses/Clinicals Taught:

Adult Health III {Lecture}
Contemporary Health, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, & Medical Ethics (Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL)

Committees & Professional Organizations:

Hoopeston Retirement Village Foundation Board of Trustees
eValiData Board of Directors
The Carle Foundation
Vermilion Advantage Board of Directors

Certifications:

Ambulatory Care Nursing National Certification
Nurse Executive, Advanced
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Memberships:

American Nurses Association (ANA) Illinois
Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders

Accomplishments:

ANCC Pathways to Excellence
EBP Huddle Formation/Facilitator
EBP Mentor
Zero Non-Conformity DNV-GL Survey (2019)

Work Experience: 

Carle Physician Group/Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center (Hoopeston, IL)
    -Hospital Administrator-Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
    -Interim Hospital Administrator-Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
    -Director of Primary Care Services-East Region   
    -Director of Ambulatory Services
    -Senior Patient Care Manager
    -Nurse Coordinator
    -Adult Medicine
    -Float Nurse

Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 (Hoopeston, IL)
    -School Health Coordinator

Barnes-Jewish/Christian Hospital NE (Saint Louis, MO)
    -Inpatient Staff Nurse
    -Wound Care Nurse
    -Charge Nurse