Nichole Watson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Strive to provide quality, holistic patient care. Proven leader with the ability to motivate and inspire patients and peers. Excels at collaborating with members of specialized medical teams and thrives on fast-paced, continuously evolving nature of healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Boycin Clinic
Chicago, IL
2021.12 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Medical Group
Chicago
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed intake process (medication review, allergies, pertinent data).
- Assisted physician in high volume clinic with skin exams, biopsies, and MOHS surgery.
- Performed local numbing prior to biopsy/surgery.
- Performed local laser treatments as directed.
- Handled, labeled, documented, and resulted multiple biopsies (15-25/day).
- Performed post-surgical wound care.
- Completed various administrative duties; Prior authorizations, MyChart messages, triage calls.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Speron Plastic Surgery
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Assists physician in high volume private practice with surgical consults and in office surgical procedures
- Assists with administration of local anesthetic
- Handles and labels specimens accordingly
- Performs lab work and follows through with relaying results and necessary intervention
- Assisted physician with post operative wound checks and performed wound care as directed
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Presence Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Circulated intra-operatively in multi specialty surgical procedures with high patient volume.
- Conducts pre-operative interview to ensure that surgical verification process was complete.
- Ensured all equipment properly functioning, sterile room setup with all required surgical instruments.
- Positioned patient appropriately on operating table responding to comfort/safety.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed preoperative skin preparations and Foley insertion if indicated.
- Performed thorough timeout.
- Correctly labeled, handled all specimens in accordance with hospital policy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies for safe handoff report.
Registered Nurse
Norwood Crossing
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Observed and practiced all safety standards and protocols set forth by facility and departmental policy and procedure standards as appropriate.
- Administered medications to roughly 20 patients per day, provided wound care, as well as various other patient specific interventions.
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged residents as required.
- Directed day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that governed rehabilitation facility.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility operations and patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10.2014
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Medication Prescribing
- EMR charting - Epic, e-scripts, Amazing Charts
- Physical Examination
- Standards of Care
- USPSTF guidelines
- Specialist Referrals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Diagnostic Interventions
- HIPPA Guidelines
- Heartsaver CPR AED
Certification
- Illinois licensed APRN through January 29, 2029
- Illinois licensed Registered Nurse through May 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - through January 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Boycin Clinic
2021.12 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Medical Group
09.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Dr. Speron Plastic Surgery
07.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Presence Resurrection Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Norwood Crossing
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing