Heather Nickels
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience at Rocking Horse Center, delivering exceptional patient care. Proficient in electronic health records and effective communication, I excel in medication administration and patient assessments, ensuring optimal outcomes. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through skilled nursing and empathetic support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN to RN
Rocking Horse Center
Springfield
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Provide skilled nursing care to prenatal patients with routine OB appointments, and postpartum appointments. Assess patients' vitals. Prepare patients for appropriate procedures (NST, IUD, Nexplanon, injections) and/or labs. Notify patients of lab results and/or treatment plans. Assist with incoming triage calls and provide gestational diabetes education in the office. Maintain up-to-date status with Relias and CLIA training.
- Provided skilled nursing care one-on-one with a provider as they examined scheduled patients. Skills included vital signs intake, past medical history intake, medication administration as prescribed by the provider, triage calls, and communication with patients regarding medical concerns and/or lab results.
LPN
Harmony Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Xenia
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provide skilled nursing care to residents in assigned units.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor in a timely manner.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
LPN
Vancrest of Urbana
Urbana
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Provide skilled nursing care to residents in assigned units.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor in a timely manner.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN
Eaglewood Village
Springfield
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Provide skilled nursing care to residents in the Memory Unit.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor in a timely manner.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LPN
CRSI-Rainbow Wing
Urbana
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Organized and maintained consumer charts. Completed Quarterly and Annual assessments and presented at meetings. Scheduled appointments and transportation. Provided skilled nursing care to MRDD consumers as needed.
LPN
Cambridge Home Health
Springfield
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Provide skilled nursing care in the comfort of the clients home. Skills included assessments, medication box fill, blood draw, catheter insertion, dressing changes, etc.
LPN
Eaglewood Village
Springfield
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Provide skilled nursing care to residents in the assigned hall.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor in a timely manner.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN
Interim Home Health
Springfield
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Provide skilled nursing care such as assessments, subcutaneous injections, medication box fill, dressing changes, tube feeds, blood draws, foley catheter insertions, and nurse notes.
Education
LPN to RN Program - Nursing
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH12.2024
Certificate Practical Nursing Programs - Nursing
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05-2010
Skills
- CPR/AED, first aid basics/certified 04-present
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet Research Databases
- Experience with client relations, front desk skills, and clerical skills
Clinical Experience
- Forest Glen Nursing Home Springfield, OH May 2010 Preceptor
- Under supervision of staff nurse, independently provide care for residents.
- Springfield Regional Medical Center Springfield, OH 2010 Nursing Clinical
- Performed a variety of nursing procedures, skills, and care tasks
- Monitored and maintained patient care during and post delivery
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
- Mercy St. Johns Center Springfield, OH 2010 Nursing Clinical
- Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
- Provided quality patient care.
- Rocking Horse Center Springfield, OH 2010 Nursing Clinical
- Observed nurses conducted medical examinations of patients.
- Assisted in providing instructions to pediatric patients and their families.
Timeline
LPN to RN
Rocking Horse Center
06.2019 - 06.2025
LPN
Harmony Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
LPN
Vancrest of Urbana
07.2016 - 01.2019
LPN
Eaglewood Village
11.2015 - 07.2016
LPN
CRSI-Rainbow Wing
09.2014 - 09.2015
LPN
Cambridge Home Health
04.2014 - 09.2014
LPN
Eaglewood Village
06.2013 - 09.2014
LPN
Interim Home Health
04.2012 - 06.2013
LPN to RN Program - Nursing
Clark State Community College
Certificate Practical Nursing Programs - Nursing
Clark State Community College
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