John Nickols
Roseburg,OR
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay, OR
12.2013 - Current
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Worked collaboratively with the treatment team to facilitate safe discharge options.
- Performed wound care to facilitate healing following surgery.
- Was a preceptor to new graduate nurses.
- Interim charge nurse
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse Acute Psychiatric Unit
VA Medical Center
Roseburg, OR
09.2004 - 11.2013
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR06-2005
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vitals monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Organizational Skills
- Medication Administration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bay Area Hospital
12.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse Acute Psychiatric Unit
VA Medical Center
09.2004 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Umpqua Community College
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