Nichole Zuehlk (Zilk)
Washington Township ,MI
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, education, and collaboration with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Proficient in rapid assessments, autonomous clinical decision making, and chronic disease management including asthma, diabetes, severe allergies. Expertise in maintaining patient confidentiality, while developing and utilizing individualized treatment plans. Skilled in monitoring patient progress to improve health outcomes. Dedicated patient and family advocate. Committed to enhancing safety protocols, facilitating effective communication and positive relationships within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Dynamic Aesthetics Company
Bruce Twnp., USA
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop patient-centered treatment plans.
- Administered injectable treatments under strict guidelines, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Maintained detailed electronic health records of patient visits, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Managed follow-up appointments and adjusted plan of care to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards through ongoing education.
- Provided pre- and post-procedure education to monitor infection risks.
- Managed medical supply inventory.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care Unit/Floor Worker
Corewell Hospital
Troy, USA
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Assessed, monitored, and treated post cardiac surgical patients while promptly communicating changes to healthcare teams.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Managed multiple high acuity tasks efficiently while providing safe, patient centered care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and telemetry, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Managed postoperative wound care to promote quick recovery.
- Ensured medication safety by adhering to six rights of medication administration.
- Anticipated complications related to treatments utilized by patients.
- Educated patients and families on chronic condition management, enhancing self-management skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care strategies tailored to patient needs.
- Advocated for care priorities of patients and families.
Registered Nurse Critical Care Step-Down Unit
Corewell Hospital
Grosse Pointe, USA
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Assessed, treated, monitored, and educated patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided continuous telemetry monitoring, administered and titrated antiarrhythmic and vasoactive drips for 3-5 patients concurrently.
- Precisely communicated patient status and response to treatment to members of health care team.
- Communicated and charted patient status to family and professional health care workers.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Madonna University
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with minor in substance abuse
Western Michigan University
05-2003
Skills
- Rapid clinical assessment
- Strong communication skills
- Experienced patient advocate
- HIPPA compliant
- Medication management
- Allergy, asthma and diabetes management
- Wound care
- Accurate and detailed documentation in Electronic Health Record
- Able to confidently and compassionately navigate sensitive conversations
- Follow-up calls
- Health and illness patient education
- Culturally sensitive
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- State of Michigan Nursing License, #4704297675, Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner Specialty License, #4704297675, Current
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Dynamic Aesthetics Company
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care Unit/Floor Worker
Corewell Hospital
06.2014 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse Critical Care Step-Down Unit
Corewell Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Madonna University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with minor in substance abuse
Western Michigan University