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Nicholas Reed
Duluth
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, education, and advocacy. Dedicated to enhancing patient care through strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
06.2016 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and patient care quality.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, fostering a supportive environment within the healthcare setting.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare
Duluth, MN
2014 - 2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety protocols, resulting in enhanced compliance with healthcare standards.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored and maintained patient's airway through effective tracheostomy suctioning techniques.
- Assisted patients in reaching dialysis appointments, prioritizing their health and well-being during transit.
- Applied comprehensive understanding of ventilator mechanics to ensure optimal functionality and patient safety.
Registered Nurse
Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, MN
2010 - 2012
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO2025
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN2020
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN2010
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Removing sutures
- Call triaging
- Appointment scheduling
- Setting up referrals
Certification
- Certified BLS
- Registered Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Gerontology
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare
2014 - 2016
Registered Nurse
Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center
2010 - 2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Saint Scholastica
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Lake Superior College