Andrea Hicks
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and acute care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care of all ages, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 2 NICU/Nursery
AnMed Health
03.2026 - Current
- Stabilization of newborn/premature babies
- Newborn care at delivery
- Iv insertion
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Registered Nurse, Coronary Intervention/Recovery
Prisma Health
03.2021 - 03.2026
- Administered patient care and medication in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Mentored newly hired nurses, improving clinical competencies and confidence to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes for diverse populations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive work environment and enhancing overall patient care quality.
School Nurse
Anderson School District Five
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. Addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process. Keep up to date records of all required immunizations.
- Provided students with necessary medications to ensure their health and well-being. Administered treatments to students as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments to students according to healthcare provider prescriptions.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours and events.
- Collaborated with educators to promote health education and wellness programs.
- Educated students on proper hygiene practices, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices. Educated students on hygiene, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Communicated with parents regarding student health issues and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
AnMed Health
01.2008 - 08.2019
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to promptly identify changes in status in fast-paced cardiac care environment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining strict adherence to established protocols for patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and recovery strategies, empowering them to actively participate in cardiac health maintenance.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient progress and communicate changes effectively.
- Conducted regular training sessions on advanced cardiac life support techniques for nursing team members.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Anderson, SCDiploma - Practical Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Anderson, SCSkills
- Neonatal care
- Efficient and compliant in medication administration
- Skilled in physical assessments
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- NRP certified
- Knowledgeable in Epic charting
- Has provided direct and indirect nursing care to patients from pediatrics to the geriatric population
- Pre/post op care for cardiac procedures
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Timeline
Level 2 NICU/Nursery
AnMed Health
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Coronary Intervention/Recovery
Prisma Health
03.2021 - 03.2026
School Nurse
Anderson School District Five
06.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
AnMed Health
01.2008 - 08.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tri-County Technical College