Natalie Nicely
Vero Beach,Florida
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience across medical-surgical, cardiac, and leadership roles. Currently serving as a charge nurse while completing a Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner (expected Summer 2027). Skilled in patient assessment, conflict resolution, and team coordination. Passionate about global health, with hands-on experience providing adult and pediatric care through medical mission work in Uganda.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2025
- ECG interpretation and telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Also worked on Cardiac Step- Down Unit
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Daisy Award Nomination December 2023
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Observing patients, recording significant conditions and reactions, notifying physicians of changes and concerns
- Conducting frequent rounding to evaluate care
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- CARES AWARD March 2023
Staff Nurse
The Promenade
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked in memory care lockdown unit providing patient care and performing nursing duties
- Supervised assisted living floors at night
- Single nurse on duty to respond to emergencies
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse and Minimum Data Set Coordinator
Life Care Centers of America
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided nursing care in skilled nursing setting (administered medications, intravenous therapy, treatments, wound care, wound vac dressings, patient observation, and documentation).
- Coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team
- Completed Minimum Data Set assessments for reimbursement within a timely manner according to The Resident Assessment Instrument
- Received Nurse of the Year award in 2019
Staff Nurse, Minimum Data Set Coordinator, Admissions and Discharge Coordinator
Alliance Community Hospital
08.2010 - 03.2018
- Coordinated with hospitals and insurance companies to obtain authorization into a skilled nursing facility and provided updates for continuation of stay
- Set up discharge plans with patients, families, physicians, and outside care facilities to provide a safe discharge to patients
- Medical coding
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida12.2024
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida12.2022
Associate in Arts -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida07.2022
LPN licensure - undefined
Canton City Schools Adult Education Program
Canton, Ohio07.2010
Master of Science - FNP
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08-2027
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certified
- Intravenous certified
- Positive Attitude
- Team Player
- Dependable
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Medical mission nursing- adult, pediatric, and emergency care in Uganda
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida PN5229887
Ohio 140471
- Registered Nurse
Florida 9624703
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2025
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
The Promenade
07.2020 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse and Minimum Data Set Coordinator
Life Care Centers of America
03.2018 - 07.2020
Staff Nurse, Minimum Data Set Coordinator, Admissions and Discharge Coordinator
Alliance Community Hospital
08.2010 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Indian River State College
LPN licensure - undefined
Canton City Schools Adult Education Program
Bachelor of Nursing -
Indian River State College
Associate in Arts -
Indian River State College
Master of Science - FNP
The University of West Florida
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