E Nicole Walker
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic ER Registered Nurse, with broad clinical skills across diverse environments with varying levels of acuity. Currently working within emergency department float pool supporting staffing gaps; while rapidly adapting to team dynamics and varying protocols. Proven ability to build relationships and motivate teams while delivering high-quality patient care. Skilled in critical assessments, vascular access and rapid intervention, consistently enhancing patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Mercy Health
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed and triaged patients to determine severity of conditions in fast-paced ER environment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for emergency care and patient management.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
PICC RN
Dynamic Access
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
OhioHealth Riverside ER
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
ER Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clermont Northeastern High School
Batavia, OHAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH02.2018
Skills
- Emergency Medicine & Trauma
- Vascular Access Specialist
- Relief Charge Nurse for multiple facilities
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
• Co Chair of Shared Leadership Committee for three years
• Contributed and developed Evidence-Based Practice Projects
• Instructor for Trauma Core Educations with C.E. hours
included
• Initiated project to evaluate and improve nurse burnout
in the midst of a pandemic. Podcast, self assessment test,
and newsletter developed for this EBP.
• Passionate towards community outreach. Including the
fundraiser that provided over $8000 to Goshen Township
Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3932 impacted by the
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
- NRP
- US Guided IV insertion
- PICC LINE RN
- External Jugular IV insertion
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Mercy Health
06.2024 - Current
PICC RN
Dynamic Access
05.2023 - 10.2024
OhioHealth Riverside ER
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
ER Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Clermont Northeastern High School
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing