Dani Nickels
Columbus,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical, Oncology, Hematology/BMT specialty. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Miami Vally Hospital. Medsurg/Bariatric
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Medsurg Oncology/BMT
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy.
- Administration of Stemcells.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
- PCU/COVID unit
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Eldon Nursing And Rehab
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Extended care facility with secure Dementia Unit
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
LPN
Inn At Olentangy Trails
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted Living with secure Dementia unit.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted Living with secure dementia unit.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fortis College of Nursing
Westerville, OH05.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH12.2017
Skills
- Hematological Disorders
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- IV Administration
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Condition Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Toxicity Monitoring
- Coping Skills
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Register Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Eldon Nursing And Rehab
10.2020 - 10.2021
LPN
Inn At Olentangy Trails
09.2019 - 05.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fortis College of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing