Overview
Heather McHughs, MSN, NNP-BC, is a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience, specializing in the care of critically ill and high-risk newborns. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has extensive experience in Level III and IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units as well as Level I newborn nurseries. Throughout her career, she has managed extremely low birth weight infants, surgical and cardiac patients, and provided delivery room care for both high- and low-risk newborns. She is proficient in advanced neonatal procedures including umbilical line and PICC line insertion, intubation, chest tube placement, lumbar puncture, and the management of conventional and high-frequency ventilators. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as a preceptor for new NICU hires and NNP students, teaches RNC and NRP classes, and has played a key role in developing NICU residency and newborn specialist programs. She is recognized for her collaborative approach, working closely with neonatologists, fellows, and multidisciplinary NICU teams to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care. She holds active licenses in North Carolina and Missouri, is a certified NRP instructor, and maintains PALS and BLS certifications. Her professional memberships include the Academy of Neonatal Nurses and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses.
Dr. Mchughs is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Heather J. Mchughs accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-331-3968 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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