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
Dayton, OH
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
Columbus, OH
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
Jefferson City, MO
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
Eldon, MO
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
Delaware, OH
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
Dublin, OH
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