Nichola Stimpson
MIDDLETOWN,USA
Summary
Highly dynamic, results-oriented, motivated, and professionally qualified individual with nursing education and extensive clinical experience. A capable medical professional (Registered Nurse) with a strong foundation in patient care procedures, theory, and medical administration as well as the communication skills necessary for a thorough and successful integration into any medical setting. Hardworking and energetic health care professional with flexibility in adapting easily to change of environment and work schedule. Maintains critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IMCU Registered Nurse
Jamaica Hospital
Queens, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Managed care for critically ill patients, including those on ventilators and with complex comorbidities.
- Assist in advanced procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and lumbar punctures.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Stroke/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided patient care to patients from OR, ER, and ICU; experienced in low to high acuity levels in patients.
- Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc.
- Collaborated daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
- Care of patients with CVA, epilepsy, TIA, post-operative neurological surgeries, etc.
- Served as mentor and team builder of inexperienced licensed and unlicensed staff.
- Able to develop the special patient rapport required to care for these chronic and critically ill patients.
- Educated patients regarding their medications, procedure, and treatments.
Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse
NYU Langone
Long Island, NY
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Primary Registered Nurse for an average of 6-8 patients on a 36 Bed unit.
- Monitor and recognize patient vital signs, symptoms, telemetry readings and EKG for abnormal heart rhythms or changes such as atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Notify physician for immediate treatment.
- Receive patients from Cath lab and aware of appropriate assessment for vital signs, affected limb, insertion site and restriction in activity immediately after procedure.
- Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment, including IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and ventilators.
- Deliver appropriate dose and aware of titration limits for drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem and Heparin.
- Document through electronic notes regarding patient care and status during shift.
PCU Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided patients nursing care based on matching needs with nurse competencies.
- Instituted and initiated patient treatment plans based on initial assessments; implemented and evaluated interventions; continuously reassessed patient needs.
- Identified EKG rhythms while communicating with doctors, implementing proper treatments.
- Managed patients with multiple complex diagnoses.
- Managed care for multiple patients in an acute care setting.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and reported to physicians provided patient.
Stepdown Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Center
Rockville Center, NY
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitoring patients for signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managing patients and assisting physicians with ventilators, tracheostomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes.
- Post-op care
- Providing care for 2-4 patients ranging from young adult to geriatric patients.
- Responding to code blue and rapid response alerts.
- Titration of critical drips.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
07.2011 - 04.2023
- Works well in team environment and regularly interacts with other members of the health care team.
- Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as prescribed by the treatment plan. Observes residents and monitors/charts resident behaviors, activities, and changes in their mental/physical condition.
- Leads in direct nursing care, and medication administration to psychiatrically disturbed patients, including individuals diagnosed as having Schizophrenia, Major Mood Disorders, and Bipolar Illness.
- Oversee pre and post ECT assessments. Participate in the administering of the ECT treatment with the multidisciplinary team. Provide patient education about the ECT procedure.
- Monitors patient reactions to drugs, and documents progress of individual's participation toward goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Molloy College
Rockville Center, NY01-2010
Timeline
IMCU Registered Nurse
Jamaica Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Stroke/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kings County Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2025
Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse
NYU Langone
02.2023 - 03.2024
PCU Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Stepdown Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lenox Hill Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science -
Molloy College