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Nicholas Fleming

Albuquerque

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with almost 4 years of experience in inpatient care in med surg and emergency medicicine environments. Consistently able to remain calm under pressure and able to handle difficult patients and tense situations. Proficient at interprofessional and nurse-to-patient communication through having a respectful attitude and a constant desire to learn. I hope to be a great addition to the team at Carrie Tingley!

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care in various medical units across the hospital.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
  • Assisted in emergency situations by performing basic life support techniques.
  • Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and patient care practices.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
  • 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.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Oversee delivery of care for patients on 4 South, function as relief charge, delegate nursing assignments and tasks to team of nurses and nurse techs
  • Provide health education to patients, patient families, and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient's plan of care
  • Preceptor to new travel nurses and to new graduate nurses
  • Perform various nursing skills such as placing IVs, insertion of nasogastric sumped tubes/dobhoff tubes, foley catheter insertion, lab specimen collection, ekg reading, extensive wound care, and full body assessment
  • Act as patient advocate when discussing plan of care with other members of healthcare team
  • Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, severe trauma, and various stages of cancer

Certified Nursing Assistant

Always Best Care
Albuquerque
09.2016 - 08.2021
  • Evaluated client's condition to identify and address possible wounds, behavioral changes, and medically relevant symptoms
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Cared for as many as 5-6 clients per work week with conditions such as Alzheimer's, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, cerebellar degeneration, and diabetes
  • Checked client's vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
  • Oversaw and maintained client's living areas and ensured they stayed clean throughout visit

Beertender, Waitstaff

377 Brewery
Albuquerque
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Have extensive knowledge of all beers on tap and be able to relay this knowledge meaningfully to customers
  • Serving up to 10-15 customers simultaneously and ensuring all orders are well organized and served in a timely manner
  • Ensuring all clean up duties are completed at the end of shift
  • Maintaining a clean working environment during the shift
  • Replacing beer kegs
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Practice sanitary handling of all products

Education

Nursing-Associate Degree - Nursing

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
08-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • P>IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, sumped nasogastric tube/dobhoff insertion, medication administration
  • P>Deescalating tense situations with combative patients
  • P>Nursing task delegation among nurses and nurse techs
  • P>Overseeing patient care with 5:1 patient to nurse ratios
  • P>Physical assessment, vital sign trending assessment
  • P>Interprofessional communication
  • P>Patient and patient family education
  • P>Lab result interpretation
  • P>Tracheostomy care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Quality improvement
  • IV proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Employee training
  • Lab result interpretation

Hobbies and Interests

Drawing, Painting, playing music, weight lifting, sports

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Timeline

Registered Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Always Best Care
09.2016 - 08.2021

Beertender, Waitstaff

377 Brewery
10.2015 - 04.2016

Nursing-Associate Degree - Nursing

Central New Mexico Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico