Mary Nickerson
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced graduate nurse with over a decade in high-acuity settings. Recently passed the NCLEX and eager to advance into a Registered Nurse role in critical care. Proven skills in clinical judgment and crisis intervention, aiming to deliver impactful patient-centered care in acute care, step-down, or ICU environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Nurse
MJHS Hospice
Brooklyn, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, including social workers, chaplains, and doctors, to enhance care quality in hospice settings
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Educated and supported patients and families on managing health conditions
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patients' condition and provide necessary interventions.
Med-Surg LPN
HealthTrust HCA Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, VA
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Identified potential risk factors for complications based on assessment data.
- Rapidly assessed and responded to emergencies in high-pressure environments
- Provided mentorship and training for new staff and nursing students
- Ensured that all documentation is accurately completed within established timelines according to policy and procedure guidelines.
- Executed advanced nursing procedures, including complex wound care and IV therapy
- Monitored patient progress towards desired outcomes and reported any deviations from expected results to the physician or supervisor.
Med-Tele LPN
HCA Northwest Medical Center
Margate, FL
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained a safe environment for Telemetry Unit patients by adhering to safety standards and policies set by facility administrators.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as code blues or rapid responses involving Telemetry Unit patients.
- Provided bedside care to acutely ill patients while monitoring cardiac rhythms and other medical parameters.
Travel LPN
Multiple Facilities
, NC, GA, KS, NM, FL
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06-2025
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Oak Harbor, WA06-2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Crisis management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic medical records (EMR) proficiency
- IV therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Communication skills
- Clinical judgment
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Health assessments
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors from both nursing programs (Phi Theta Kappa)
- Recipient of three Daisy awards at Chippenham Hospital
Certification
CPR|BLS Certificate (American Heart Association – 2025)
ACLS (American Heart Association - 2025)
IV Therapy Certification (South Florida Health Care Institute-2022)
500-hour Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Training - (Tumbaco, Ecuador, 2019)
Military Service
- Proud veteran of the United States Navy, honorably discharged.
Timeline
Float Nurse
MJHS Hospice
02.2025 - Current
Med-Surg LPN
HealthTrust HCA Chippenham Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
Med-Tele LPN
HCA Northwest Medical Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
Travel LPN
Multiple Facilities
05.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Skagit Valley College
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