Nichola Elena Joubert
Rantoul
Summary
Diligent Advanced practice registered nurse, with solid background in patient care and medical treatments. Proven track record of providing comprehensive healthcare, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse practitioner HH and telemedicine
Landmark health/Optum
04.2020 - Current
- Initially worked in the KS/MO market – Home visits – managing chronic illness, urgent visits, GAP/DAT/HCC code collection/closure
- Collaborating with pcp and specialists in order to best care for patients (mostly geriatric patients)
- Landmark first telemedicine APP (present position) – receive calls from patients/family across many different markets – licensed in KS/MO//MI/OH/VA/NY/NC/IA
- Triage patient calls, determine acuity, and disposition of the individual patient
- Manage telephonic urgent visits, and act as oversight for RN’s/paramedics (urgentivists/UE) – who are in the home with the patients
- In this way UE is able to collect VS, perform PE, collect urine/blood samples, and give medication under direction of provider
- Prescribe medications, labs, and imaging if indicated
- Collaborate with pcp, specialists and local Landmark/Optum providers for best care of our patients
- Acuity of patients – varies from low/D acuity – A/high acuity – cardiac dysrhythmias/CVA/hyper/hypoglycemia, sepsis – usually managed in the ED
Nurse Practitioner
Rehab Consultants, Menorah Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Managing 11 bed inpatient unit at Menorah Medical Center
- Assessments and plans formulated after review or patient ROS, PE, VS, labs, imaging – ordering appropriate medications, labs, imaging, consults as appropriate
- Writing up patient notes in a timely manner
- Collaborate with other providers: cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Infectious dx, orthopedics, urology, Internal Medicine teams – for comprehensive medical management of patients
- Consults, and follow up on patients at both Menorah and Overland Park Regional Med
- Center, Kansas city
Nurse practitioner
KU Cancer Center
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Assess and treat patients undergoing chemotherapy; specializing in: Head and neck cancer patients, Colo-rectal cancer, Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Minimal malignant hematology, Minimal urology/bladder/ renal
- Worked in collaboration with 5 medical oncology/hematology physicians at KU Cancer center, Overland Park, Kansas and other APP’s
- Teach patients regarding chemotherapy regimens, side effects, and tools to manage these side effects
- Alternate with physician’s to assess and manage patients medically while undergoing chemotherapy
- Order, and review labs and imaging, etc
- Appropriate to patient care
- Medical management of patients in the infusion clinic
- Prescribe medications, including analgesic pain medications
- Refer to palliative care/hospice as appropriate
- Survivorship – breast cancer patients
- EMR used in practice: EPIC, CERNER, MEDITECH
Registered Nurse – ED (BSN/CEN)
Saint Luke’s Healthcare System
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse - ED (BSN/CEN)
Truman Medical Center
06.2009 - 02.2012
Education
MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
Kansas City, MO01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke’s college of Nursing
Kansas City, MO01.2009
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, Ks01.2007
Diploma - Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Technician
Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty, University of Pretoria
01.1991
Skills
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- Telehealth proficiency
- Administering medication
- Sound judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Therapeutic intervention
Personal Information
Title: AGACNP
Certification
CPR/BLS, national CPR foundation, 11/30/24 – 11/30/26
Timeline
Nurse practitioner HH and telemedicine
Landmark health/Optum
04.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Rehab Consultants, Menorah Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2020
Nurse practitioner
KU Cancer Center
10.2016 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse – ED (BSN/CEN)
Saint Luke’s Healthcare System
08.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse - ED (BSN/CEN)
Truman Medical Center
06.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke’s college of Nursing
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Diploma - Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Technician
Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty, University of Pretoria
MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
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