Nichole Sprague, BSN, RN
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Dedicated charge nurse with proven expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and mentoring. Strong focus on critical thinking and quality improvement to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Universal Bed
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Plano, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Serving as charge nurse on a high acuity Cardiac Universal Bed Unit: Coordinating daily unit operations, including patient admissions, discharges, and staffing assignments to ensure patient flow. Providing clinical guidance to nursing staff while fostering a culture of patient safety, collaboration and accountability. Performs leadership rounding on patients as well as chart audits for safety and thoroughness.
- Serving as a clinic coach to new graduate nurses, students and new hires
- Performs the duties of a nurse: ongoing assessment, medication administration, patient teaching, sterile and non-sterile procedures, and patient education.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for and maintain a plan of care appropriate for the individual patient.
School Nurse
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, TX
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed and operated a campus health clinic for 400 students and staff. Addressing acute and chronic health concerns for 30-50 student visits daily.
- Developed and maintained individualized health care plans for students and staff with complex health conditions.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Educating staff and faulty on health conditions and emergency response procedures.
- Lead campus wide annual and PRN training on anaphylaxis response, EpiPen administration, Asthma management, inhaler administration, blood borne pathogens, Heimlich. Certified to teach Heart Saver CPR; teaching 3-4 classes per school year.
- Providing care for acute Asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, head injuries, fractures and diabetic care.
- Managing immunization compliance and health screenings including hearing, vision, acanthuses and scoliosis, with referral follow up.
- Reported suspected abuse and neglect in accordance with mandated reporting laws.
Registered Nurse
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Plano, TX
06.2011 - 09.2016
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients in a cardiac telemetry and progressive care unit.
- Conducted detailed nursing assessment, monitored for changes in condition, and initiated timely interventions
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and coordinated patient care.
- Educate patient and families regarding diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients on a Stroke unit.
- Conducted detailed nursing assessment, monitored for changes in condition, and initiated timely interventions
- Demonstrated proficiency in NIHSS and MEND stroke assessments.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and coordinated patient care.
- Educate patient and families regarding diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University Louise Harrington School of Nursing
Dallas12.2010
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Quality improvement
- Shared governance
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse- 2/15/2011
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Universal Bed
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
06.2019 - Current
School Nurse
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
06.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University Louise Harrington School of Nursing