Nichole Bookout
Dallas,GA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 25+ years of clinical expertise in surgical services, pre-admission testing, interventional radiology, telephonic triage, and patient advocacy. Skilled in analyzing complex medical records, identifying deviations from standards of care, evaluating clinical documentation, and communicating medical information to multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and quality improvement initiatives. Seeking to leverage extensive healthcare knowledge and documentation expertise in a Remote Legal Nurse Consultant role supporting attorneys, insurance carriers, healthcare organizations, and legal teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Advocate Nurse Line RN
UnitedHealthcare / Optum
Atlanta, GA
01.2011
- Performed telephonic assessments for patients across all age groups and clinical conditions.
- Evaluated symptoms and recommended appropriate levels of care using evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Documented assessments accurately while utilizing multiple electronic healthcare systems.
- Educated members regarding healthcare options, treatment resources, and care planning.
Preoperative Registered Nurse
Wellstar Windy Hill Medical Center / Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Smyrna, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments and analyze patient histories to identify potential surgical risks and clinical concerns.
- Review and verify medical records, laboratory results, diagnostic studies, physician orders, and consent documentation.
- Ensure compliance with surgical protocols, accreditation standards, and patient safety requirements.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document clinical findings accurately within electronic medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, risks, and postoperative expectations.
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Coordinator RN
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Selected to develop and implement operational protocols for a high-volume COVID-19 testing program serving approximately 150 patients daily.
- Coordinated scheduling, staffing, workflow processes, supply management, and quality control initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records and communicated testing outcomes to physicians, leadership teams, and service-line managers.
- Monitored compliance with infection prevention standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared reports and tracked operational metrics to support organizational decision-making.
Staff RN – Pre-Admission Testing (PATT)
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and medication reconciliations for surgical patients.
- Reviewed medical records, diagnostic testing, laboratory results, EKGs, and physician documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Identified abnormal findings and communicated concerns to anesthesia providers and surgeons for clinical follow-up.
- Coordinated collection of required medical documentation to ensure procedural readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Provided detailed patient education and counseling regarding upcoming procedures.
Interventional Radiology RN
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted physicians during ultrasound-guided, stereotactic, and MRI-guided biopsy procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation and patient records.
- Managed pathology tracking and reporting systems supporting quality assurance and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) requirements.
- Coordinated care among radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, and community support resources.
- Oversaw MRI department operations and staff scheduling.
Surgical Preoperative Nurse / Charge Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures through assessment, education, and care coordination.
- Served as Charge Nurse, providing leadership, staff support, and operational oversight.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, compliant perioperative care.
- Maintained detailed patient documentation and facilitated informed decision-making through patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GeorgiaSkills
- Legal Nurse Consulting Skills
- Medical Record Review & Analysis
- Chronology Developmentally
- Standards of Care Evaluation
- Case Screening & Merit Review
- Documentation Analysis
- Medical Research
- Healthcare Regulations & Compliance
- Risk Management
- Medical Terminology Interpretation
- Expert Witness Coordination
- Written Reports & Case Summaries
- Clinical Expertise
- Surgical Services
- Pre-Admission Testing
- Perioperative Nursing
- Interventional Radiology
- Telephonic Triage
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Reconciliation
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Technology
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clinical Documentation Systems
- Data Management & Reporting
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Georgia
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
ASPAN Poster Presentation Co-Author: "Over 10,000 Served" – COVID Drive-Through Testing Initiative (2021), Helping Hero Award – Recognition for collaborative leadership and patient care excellence during COVID-19 response efforts
Timeline
Preoperative Registered Nurse
Wellstar Windy Hill Medical Center / Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Coordinator RN
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Staff RN – Pre-Admission Testing (PATT)
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
Interventional Radiology RN
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Health Advocate Nurse Line RN
UnitedHealthcare / Optum
01.2011
Surgical Preoperative Nurse / Charge Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Kennesaw State University