Hi, I’m
Les Nichols BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Professional with strong background in clinical care, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and medical documentation. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Profecient at adapting to changing healthcare needs, providing consistent, high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering patient-centric solutions.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Atrium Health WFBH HPMC
BSN, RN
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Clinical Nurse I (July - Dec 2021)
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training - 08/31/2024
- Clinical Nurse II (Jan 2022 - Present)
- Charge Nurse
- Triage Nurse
- New Grad Preceptor - July 2023 - Present
- Administered patient care with focus on safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care.
UNC Rockingham
Clinical Nurse II
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, facilitating access to necessary resources and services.
Atrium Health WFBH
Clinical Nurse II
01.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- CVICU – trained on ECMO, Impella, Balloon Pumps, LVAD, Swan-Ganz, and CRRT devices to care for the critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Management of A-Lines, central lines, and multiple peripheral lines; as well as the titration and management of multiple drips.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
Hugh Chatham Health
Clinical Nurse II
08.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- External Traveler - ED Specialty
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Cone Health
EMT
08.2011 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Lead tech from 2013 – 2015
- Direct patient care
- Plus 4 training to insert Foley catheters, Discontinue IV’s, Sterile Procedures, and Oxygen administration
- Glucometer training for blood sugar checks.
- Phlebotomy (2012 – 2015)
- Primarily drew blood in the triage area to expedite treatment but would cover the floor in low staff times or draw during critical times such as trauma, stroke, or CPR.
Education
UNCG School of NursingGreensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2021
Randolph Community CollegeAsheboro, NC
Associate of Applied Science from Commercial Photography
05-1995
Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC
Certificate of Technical Studies from EMT - Basic
07-2011
Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC
Certificate of Technical Studies from Certified Nurse Assistant
05.2011
Ben L Smith High SchoolGreensboro, NC
High School Diploma
Skills
- Registered nurse - 6/30/27
- Advanced cardiac life support certification - 6/30/27
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification - 6/30/27
- Basic Life Support Certification - 6/30/27
- Certified in trauma nursing
- NIHSS Stroke Certification - 3/13/26
Accomplishments
- Rechtine Scholarship for Academic Excellence- UNCG School of Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau - International Honors Society for Nursing
- Cum Laude - UNCG Class of 2021
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
Atrium Health WFBH
01.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Nurse II
UNC Rockingham
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
Hugh Chatham Health
08.2022 - 08.2023
BSN, RN
Atrium Health WFBH HPMC
01.2016 - Current
EMT
Cone Health
08.2011 - 12.2015
UNCG School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Randolph Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Commercial Photography
Guilford Technical Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies from EMT - Basic
Guilford Technical Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies from Certified Nurse Assistant
Ben L Smith High School
High School Diploma