Jennifer Nicol
27037 S Shibley Rd, Colton,OR
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Portland VA Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
- 5D is a med-surg unit specializing in Neurology patients. Patient population includes spinal cord injuries, stroke, seizure monitoring, and ventilator dependent patients. Nurses on 5D are also trained to work in the telemetry monitoring studio.
- In addition to working as a floor nurse, also working as a charge nurse since 2018.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Student Nurse Tech/Graduate Nurse Tech
Portland VA Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2017
- The duties of the Graduate Nurse Tech position included being precepted by an RN to perform nursing duties including passing medications, performing shift assessments, developing plan of care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members.
- Duties included obtaining patient vital signs, monitoring ins and outs, ambulating with patients, assisting patients with ADLs, and taking CBGs. Training on unit 5D included use of patient assistive devices, such as lifts and ambulation equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06-2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Seizure management
- Patient education and counseling
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Oregon - Expires March 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Portland VA Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Student Nurse Tech/Graduate Nurse Tech
Portland VA Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University