Nicole Barr
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 19 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of health treatments and long-term planning for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse/ICU
Advent Health Central Texas
03.2017 - Current
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses, from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Demonstrated high adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Western Regional Health Authority/ Cornwall Regional Hospital
01.2005 - 10.2016
- Provided critical, patient-centered care for patients in multiple specialties including neurosurgery, Trauma/ Surgical, plastics/fac-io-maxillary, orthopedics - General Medicine (Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric patients) -Burn patients - Recovery Room/PACU.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher care.
Education
Master of healthcare administration - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2022
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Kingston School of Nursing/ Jamaica
Kingston,Ja10.2004
Skills
- Cerner Documentation
- Epic Documentation
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Chest Tube Management
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Certification
- CCRN- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- FOL-Foundations of Leadership
Affiliations
- AACN- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- NSLS- National Society of Leadership and Success
Activities
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Member of the Unit-Based Council
- Member of the Patient Experience Committee
References
These will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse/ICU
Advent Health Central Texas
03.2017 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Western Regional Health Authority/ Cornwall Regional Hospital
01.2005 - 10.2016
Master of healthcare administration - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Kingston School of Nursing/ Jamaica
- CCRN- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- FOL-Foundations of Leadership
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