Florence Nicholson
Orange,VA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Mary Washington Healthcare, excelling in clinical judgment and patient education. Demonstrated expertise in medication and IV administration, alongside a commitment to patient and family advocacy. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through high-quality emergency care and effective collaboration.
Diligent charge nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
05.2011 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
FlexRN
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Culpeper Regional Hospital
09.2006 - 04.2011
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA10-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA05-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to many patients in a high volume environment.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENCP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
05.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
FlexRN
05.2009 - 05.2011
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Culpeper Regional Hospital
09.2006 - 04.2011
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENCP
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
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