Nichole Creason
Traverse City
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in critical care, skilled in managing acutely ill patients through compassionate, patient-centered approaches. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and continuous evaluation of care plans, enhancing overall patient recovery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City
01.2023 - Current
- Care and management of acutely ill patients in the critical care setting
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity environments to stabilize critical conditions.
- Accurate medication administration and IV drip titration and therapy management.
- Monitored patient responses during post-anesthesia recovery and modified care accordingly.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Wound care and maintaining sterile technique for invasive procedures 100% of the time.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Assisted patients during pre-and post-operative phases to promote optimal healing.
- Implemented thorough and prompt charting in power-chart
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives that enhanced care standards for ICU patients.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Care and managment of ventilated and sedated patients
- Care and management of CRRT patients/machine
- Level II trauma center
- Certified Stroke Center
- Care of patients post thrombolytic therapies and thrombectomy
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing critical care best practices to enhance patient care.
Nurse Technician
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided individualized patient care including toileting, personal hygiene, repositioning, ambulating, feeding, and answering call lights, applying barrier creams/powders under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintaining sterile technique during appropriate nurse tech tasks such as for Foley catheter insertion
- Checking patient blood sugars, obtaining calorie counts, and recording intake and output for patients
- Implementing prompt and accurate charting in power-chart for patient care
- Facilitated effective communication with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes
- Acted as Skin Champion, educating staff on techniques to prevent skin breakdown.
- COVID-19 preparedness with proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment
- Verified compliance with safety standards through annual N95 fit testing
- Intensive Care Unit
Operating Room Aide/Anesthesia Aide
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed cleaning and setup of operating room suites, ensuring optimal readiness for all scheduled cases.
- Maintained anesthesia machines through regular cleaning and changing of breathing circuits between cases to ensure safety and functionality.
- Stocked anesthetic medications as directed by pharmacy, supporting efficient operations in each operating room.
- Facilitated patient transport between rooms, emergency department, and pre-operative areas.
- Delivered blood samples to and from blood bank.
- Assisted in labeling and transporting specimens to diagnostic lab for analysis.
- Prepared warmers and utility rooms for efficient use during procedures.
- Participated in monthly on-call rotation with other operating room aides.
Nursing Assistant
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care, including toileting, personal hygiene assistance, repositioning, ambulating, feeding, and responding to call lights while applying barrier creams and powders as directed by a registered nurse.
- Measuring vital signs, checking patient blood sugars, obtaining calorie counts, and recording intake and output for patients
- Prompt and accurate charting in power-chart for patient care
- Provided care for patients on B4 a Medical-Surgical Unit
- Met safety companion needs and provided support across units as necessary to maintain patient care standards.
- Stocked unit supplies and prepared report sheet for oncoming shift to ensure smooth transitions in patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Traverse City, MI08-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Vocal Performance
Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan04-2012
Skills
- Acute care nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- Post-anesthesia management
- Critical care management
- Care coordination
- Treatment coordination
- Delegation and supervision
- Patient advocacy
- Care coordination
References
Available upon request
Licensure
- NCLEX-RN, Achieved, 01/23
- Unrestricted State of Michigan Registered Nurse License #4704399787
Activities
- Alpha Phi Fraternity, 08/2007-Present
Certification
NIHSS Stroke certification, Completed, 03/2026
CCRN certification, Completed 05/2026
ACLS certification, Completed, 02/2025
BLS certification, Completed, 02/2025
PALS certification, Completed 02/2025
TCAR certification, Completed, 10/2023
De-escalation certificate, Completed, 2026
Preceptor certification, Completed, 02/2019-Present
CCRN certification, Completed 05/2026
ACLS certification, Completed, 02/2025
BLS certification, Completed, 02/2025
PALS certification, Completed 02/2025
TCAR certification, Completed, 10/2023
De-escalation certificate, Completed, 2026
Preceptor certification, Completed, 02/2019-Present
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa, National honor society, Northwestern Michigan College, 2021-2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Munson Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Operating Room Aide/Anesthesia Aide
Munson Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Munson Medical Center
03.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Vocal Performance
Adrian College