Kisha Nichols
Westchester,IL
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Nurse
Cityview Multicare Center
Cicero, IL
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily activities and tasks.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs, preferences, abilities and interests.
- Developed individual service plans based on assessment results.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to address challenging behaviors.
- Maintained records of services provided, documenting progress towards goals.
- Administered medication per physician's orders according to agency policy.
- Supervised volunteers who assist with providing support services to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
Acuter Care Manager
Roseland Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Registered Nurse
Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Holistic Health Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Functioning in a clinical care advisory role, assesses members for wellness education and disease management, introduces members to our website tools, educates members regarding wellness and specific conditions, and facilitates the coordination of care for identified members.
- Identifies alternate treatment programs; consults with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to evaluate options and services required to meet an individual's health needs; promotes quality and cost effective outcomes
Wound Care Nurse
Bria of Geneva
Geneva, IL
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ancilla College
Donaldson, IN12.2018
Practical Nursing
Dawson Technical
Chicago11.2004
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Screening
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Wound Care Certified
Timeline
Restorative Nurse
Cityview Multicare Center
02.2023 - Current
Acuter Care Manager
Roseland Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Holistic Health Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
08.2019 - 10.2021
Wound Care Nurse
Bria of Geneva
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ancilla College
Practical Nursing
Dawson Technical
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