Heidi H.
About Heidi H.
Heidi H. is a Registered Nurse at Scripps Health and a Nursing Student at California State University San Marcos, with a diverse background in fashion design and management.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Heidi H. is currently working as a Registered Nurse at Scripps Health. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in management and care to provide comprehensive patient care and support. Her background in design management has equipped her with unique problem-solving skills and a detailed-oriented approach that benefits her nursing practice.
Nursing Education and Training
Heidi completed her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing at California State University San Marcos between 2022 and 2023. During her studies, she gained the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into the healthcare field from her previous career in design. She also participated in a new graduate nursing program at a nationally recognized health care organization, which further honed her clinical skills and patient care techniques.
Former Design Career
Prior to her nursing career, Heidi spent several years in the fashion design industry. She was a Design/Production Manager at Coronado Leather Co from 2017 to 2022 and previously served as a Design Manager at the same company from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Design Manager at Disguise and Nixon, where she gained significant experience in product design, production, and team management. Her roles in these positions spanned over a decade of creative and managerial expertise.
Educational Background in Fashion Design
Heidi holds a BA Hons in Design Management from De Montfort University, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. This academic background laid the foundation for her early career in the fashion design industry. Her education enabled her to develop advanced skills in design thinking, creative problem-solving, and project management, which she later applied in various professional roles in the fashion sector.
Transition from Fashion to Nursing
Heidi's career transition from fashion design to nursing illustrates her versatility and dedication to personal growth. She shifted from a career characterized by creativity and design to one focused on patient care and healthcare management. This unique blend of skills allows her to bring an innovative perspective to her current role in nursing, where she applies her management skills to improve patient care and operational efficiency.