Nichole Pride
Sauk Rapids,MN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital, specializing in patient stability through precise assessments and swift decision-making. Demonstrated success in delivering compassionate care to patients and families, collaborating seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams for holistic treatment. Recognized for high productivity and efficiency, with core competencies in emergency response and critical care nursing techniques. Strong communicator and problem-solver dedicated to ensuring optimal patient outcomes across diverse care units. Active in community through volunteer work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
04.2013 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in the Intensive Care, Cardiac Intensive Care, Emergency Trauma Center, Urgent Care, Medical Units, Surgical Units, Family Birthing Center, Pediatrics, Telemetry, Mental Health, Orthopedics, Neurology, Oncology, Vascular Access, and House Float setting, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, central line placements and lumbar punctures.
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering high quality nursing care through effective communication with both internal and external customers.
- Assessed patients during code situations to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Mentored new nurses during new hire, capstone, internships and high school programs.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
05.2004 - 04.2013
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an inpatient setting.
- Certified in chemotherapy, facilitated administration of treatments. Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
- Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Mesabi
Hibbing, MN
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in an acute setting.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Addressed emergency situations swiftly and expertly, employing composed methods to deliver superior care, assistance, and critical life-saving measures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN05-2003
Associate of Arts -
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MNSkills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, ENA
- Wound care management
- Ventilator management
- Telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, cardiac medications, and titrations
- Intravenous therapy, previous vascular access board certification
- Airway management
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
04.2013 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2013
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Mesabi
09.2003 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Associate of Arts -
Hibbing Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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