Daniel Hicks
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Skilled and dedicated nurse, experienced in team leadership and abortion procedure in high stress environments. Committed to exceptional, safe care, and positive patient outcomes, with extra devotion to survivor centered care and valuable patient experiences.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Southwestern Women's Options
Albuquerque, NM
10.2015 - Current
- Performed as a registered nurse for an ambulatory care abortion clinic. Duties included pre- and intra-operative pregnancy ultrasound in all trimesters, IV medication administration, sedation administration and monitoring, labor and delivery doula care, and birth control/sexual health education
- Wrote and implemented policies relating to medical procedures and standards of care
- Trained non-licensed and licensed staff specialized skills, including ultrasound, lab techniques, and venipuncture and intravenous access. Conducted regular trainings on adverse responses in abortion care and emergency medical management
- Coordinated follow up care relating to abnormal STI results, medical abortions, and beta hCG care relating to ectopic pregnancy risk
- Oversaw medical supply ordering and tracking
- Assisted with the clinic accreditation through NAF and CLIA
Nurse Manager
University of New Mexico Medical Group
Albuquerque, NM
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Supervised RN and non-licensed staff in an OB/GYN ambulatory care reproductive health clinic
- Assisted implementation of new procedures, such as endometrial ablation
- Produced policies and standing orders for medical procedures
- Oversaw the clinic's accreditation through AAAHC
Lead Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Albuquerque, NM
05.2007 - 05.2015
- Led and supervised a team of medical assistants and nurses providing quality, safe care for a high volume abortion health center
- Performed pre- and intra-operative pregnancy ultrasound in the first and second trimesters
- Assisted with aspiration abortion procedures under moderate sedation
- Performed telephone follow up for patients with abnormal lab results, including STIs and pap tests
- Trained newly hired nurses and medical assistants ultrasonography, venipuncture and intravenous access, and laboratory procedures
- Previous positions held: registered nurse, clinic manager, assistant clinic manager, patient concierge, clinic assistant
- Oversaw the clinic's accreditation through NAF and PPFA
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2013
Skills
- Pregnancy Ultrasound in all trimesters
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV Sedation
- Abortion Emergency Response
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New Mexico, RN-77915
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse
Southwestern Women's Options
10.2015 - Current
Nurse Manager
University of New Mexico Medical Group
05.2015 - 10.2015
Lead Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
05.2007 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College