Natalie Hitchcock
Milton,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of interventional pain experience well-versed in differential diagnosis and treatment of complex spine and pain disorders. Extensive nursing experience in all aspects of patient care from check in/assessment, charting, first assist and set up of complex fluoroscopic procedures, PAR observation and follow up. Proficient in EHR data gathering, therapeutic care, coordination with comprehensive care strategies for patients dealing with acute and chronic spine and joint disorders. Collaborative and motivational individual putting patient care and safety first.
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Neurosurgery
Ascension Medical Group
Pensacola, Florida
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and potential complications.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records per regulatory guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering trust and comfort during treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, best practices, and effective patient communication techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
RN
Advanced Interventional Pain and Diagnostics
Fort Smith, AR
06.2006 - 02.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring, close attention to oxygenation during procedures
- Body mechanics knowledge and positioning for procedures
- Assisting with C-arm
- Flow sheet charting
- Coordinating referrals
- Electronic Health Records Management
- HIPPA and OSHA compliance
- Pain management strategies
- Treatment of chronic and acute spine and joint conditions
- Follow-up calls, quality and patient satisfaction surveys
- Proficient sterilization techniques, sterile technique, gowning
- Prior authorizations and scheduling for medications, MRIs, bone scans, and treatments
- Calling in, electronic prescribing controlled substances
- Knowledge of opioid risks and appropriate use
- Assisting/ sterile set up cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures such as epidurals, transformational epidural injections, percutaneous adhesiolysis, facet procedures including neuro-ablative procedures, vertebroplasty, limited experience with neuro stimulation/intrathecal pump analysis refill
- Assisting/set up with regenerative spine and joint procedures utilizing placenta fluid/platelet rich plasma
- Anticipating possible risks according to patient health and medication history
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2006 to present]
- Registered Nurse License(Florida#10264883)
Additional Information
References:
John R. Swicegood MD FIPP DABIPP
Advanced Interventional Pain & Diagnostics
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479 651-6211 www.adv-pain.com
Harold Cordner, MD FIPP DABIPP
960 37th Pl #102,
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772 388-9988
Joe Miller MD
9001 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479 385-9001
Timeline
RN-Neurosurgery
Ascension Medical Group
11.2021 - Current
RN
Advanced Interventional Pain and Diagnostics
06.2006 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith