Heather Palanchi
About Heather Palanchi
Heather Palanchi is a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiac care, currently working at Morristown Medical Center. She combines her nursing expertise with a background in nutrition to educate patients on heart disease management.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Heather Palanchi is currently employed at Atlantic Health System as a Registered Nurse, a position she has held since 2020. She works in Morristown, New Jersey, and has accumulated four years of experience in this role. Prior to her current position, she served as a Secretary Technician at the same organization from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Her work encompasses various aspects of patient care, particularly in cardiac progressive care.
Education and Expertise
Heather Palanchi studied at County College of Morris, where she achieved her Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse qualification from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in combining nursing with nutrition education, particularly related to heart disease.
Background in Cardiac Care
Heather has experience in cardiac critical care, having worked as a Patient Care Technician. This role provided her with foundational skills in managing patients with serious heart conditions. Currently, she applies this experience in her role in cardiac progressive care at Morristown Medical Center, where she focuses on patient recovery and education.
Certifications and Skills
Heather Palanchi holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). These certifications are essential for her role as a Registered Nurse, particularly in the cardiac care setting, where quick and effective response to emergencies is critical.
Experience in Nutrition Education
Before her nursing career, Heather worked as a Community Nutrition Educator at The Y (YMCA) for four months in 2017. She has a demonstrated history of involvement in the non-profit organization management industry, focusing on nutrition education. This experience enhances her ability to educate patients about proper nutrition related to heart disease.