Carley Nichol
Canton,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Fidelity On Call
Peoria, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
RN Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital Peoria
Peoria, IL
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
LPN/ RN
The Loft
Canton, IL
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA/Activities Assistant
Clayburg Nursing Center
Cuba, IL
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.%
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Dietary Aide
The Loft
Canton, IL
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Added food items, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Canton, IL
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maintained current knowledge of all team position requirements.
- Managed over 20 crew members a day.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Spoon River College
Canton, IL05.2016
High School Diploma -
Cuba High School
Cuba, Illinois05.2010
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Procedure Assistance
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Process Coordination
Certification
BLS, ACLS certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Fidelity On Call
09.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital Peoria
01.2018 - 01.2021
LPN/ RN
The Loft
07.2015 - 10.2017
CNA/Activities Assistant
Clayburg Nursing Center
07.2013 - 07.2015
Dietary Aide
The Loft
08.2011 - 10.2012
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
06.2009 - 09.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Spoon River College
High School Diploma -
Cuba High School
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