Nichole Kitchen
Phlebotomist
Arlington,TX
Summary
Certified healthcare professional equipped with comprehensive skills in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient interaction. Proven track record in collaborating effectively with medical teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostics. Strong adaptability to changing clinical environments and focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Reliable, precise, and ready to contribute to achieving healthcare goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavioral Centers
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust treatment strategies effectively.
- Documented behavioral data accurately to track client improvements and inform treatment modifications.
- Fostered positive learning environment, applying ABA principles to reduce challenging behaviors effectively.
- Integrated creative problem-solving methods into therapy sessions to foster critical thinking abilities among clients facing challenges in everyday situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Sarah Care Adult Day Center of Grand Rapids
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Educated clients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Metron of Forest Hills
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Monitored patient health status, documenting changes and reporting critical information to physicians promptly.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Pine Rest
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Practical Nursing
Everest Institute-Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI01-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI08-1998
High School Diploma -
Lee High School
Wyoming, MI05-1996
Skills
- Patient care
- Quality control
- Adaptable approach
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS/CPR certified.
- NHCO certified Phlebotomist
- EMR/EHR
- Medical Terminology
- CLIA Waived Testing (POTC)
- HIPPA Compliance
- CDC/OSHA Regulation
- Venipuncture Draw
- Capillary Collection
- Centrifuge
- Specimen Processing
- ICD/CPT Coding
- Chain-of-Custody
- Data Entry
Certification
- Licensed LPN - 10+ years experience.
- NHCO certified Phlebotomist
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavioral Centers
06.2024 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Sarah Care Adult Day Center of Grand Rapids
05.2020 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Metron of Forest Hills
09.2016 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Pine Rest
10.2015 - 09.2016
Practical Nursing
Everest Institute-Grand Rapids
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Rapids Community College
High School Diploma -
Lee High School