NICOLAS PARKER ARLEY
Petersburg,Virginia
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in cardiac step-down/IMCU, medical-surgical, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and charge nursing. Experienced in caring for patients with varying acuity and complex medical needs, including heart failure, MI/TIA/Aneurysms, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, respiratory failure, diabetes, hypothyroidism, DKA, COPD, pre/post-CABG, stroke, C. diff and diverticulitis/Crohn's syndrome management. Performed and care for patients with JP drain, Penrose drain, cholecystostomy, LVAD, pacemakers, negative pressure wound therapy, TPN, IV therapy, blood transfusions, and peritoneal dialysis. Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Adaptable to new clinical environments with experience in travel nursing and adapting to new settings. Active Registered Nurse registration in British Columbia and North Carolina
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse.
AYA HEALTHCARE
Macon, Georgia
08.2026 - Current
- Piedmont Macon Medical Center | Travel Assignment | Full Time.
- Medical-surgery Rehabilitation
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with diverse medical and rehabilitation needs.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor patients for changes in clinical condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, antibiotics, and blood products safely and in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Provide care for patients with cardiac (HF, stroke, PAD, A fib) and respiratory (COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure) conditions, diabetes, infections, sepsis, fractures, osteomyelitis, pre/post-surgical recovery and other complex medical conditions.
- Provide pre- and post-operative cardiac care and monitoring.
- Care for patients receiving blood products, peritoneal dialysis, TPN, BIPAP, and CPAP while maintaining safety standards.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate significant changes promptly to providers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, disease processes, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation.
Charge Nurse.
CLIPBOARD AGENCY STAFFING
02.2026 - Current
- North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia | PRN
- Provide nursing care across medical-surgical, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, and school health settings.
- Rapidly adapt to different clinical environments, EHR systems, policies, workflows, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and prescribed treatments.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate significant findings to physicians and healthcare team members.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, patient education, and transitions of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to support positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation across multiple EHR platforms.
- Delegate appropriately and provide guidance to nursing assistants and support staff.
- Consistently adapt to high-demand staffing environments while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
CHARGE NURSE
CHARLOTTE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Rehabilitation & Recovery Services
- Supervised and supported CNAs while coordinating safe and effective daily patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and clinical monitoring.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans based on patient goals and changes in condition.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient status and coordinated appropriate clinical interventions.
- Communicated with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring continuity and safety of care.
- Monitored infection prevention practices and compliance with quality and patient safety standards.
- Reviewed clinical documentation and supported regulatory compliance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and staff education.
- Full Time.
REGISTERED NURSE
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2025 - 08.2025
- CARDIAC STEP-DOWN / INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT (IMCU)
- Provided nursing care to patients in a cardiac step-down/intermediate care environment with high levels of acuity.
- Performed comprehensive assessments every four hours and as clinically indicated.
- Recognized changes in patient condition and promptly initiated appropriate nursing interventions and escalation.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Safely administered medications, IV therapies, and treatments while monitoring therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Provided care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, including post-operative and post-CABG patients.
- Provided patient and family education regarding medications, procedures, disease processes, and discharge planning.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing practices and medical equipment to support safe, high-quality patient care.
- Gained exposure to higher-acuity patients through clinical experience involving critical care, trauma, and ICU environments.
- Maintained accurate EHR documentation and complied with infection prevention and patient-safety standards.
- Participated in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.
- Full Time.
CHARGE NURSE
CAROLINA REHAB CENTER OF CUMBERLAND
Fayetteville, North Carolina
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Rehabilitation & Recovery Services
- Oversaw daily clinical operations and provide guidance to LPNs and CNAs.
- Reviewed physician orders and ensured timely implementation of medications, treatments, and clinical interventions.
- Conducted daily chart reviews, monitoring for falls, laboratory abnormalities, diagnostic results, and changes in clinical status.
- Completed and monitored required nursing assessments while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, including required documentation and patient/family communication.
- Coordinated patient appointments and ensure appropriate preparation for off-site services.
- Provided clinical guidance and education to nursing staff regarding patient care, procedures, and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement activities and implemented corrective actions when indicated.
- Full-Time | 36 hrs/week
Education
Master of Science - Nursing — Leadership & Education
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA05-2024
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE COSTA RICA
SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical care
- Medication administration
- Electronic documentation
- Patient education
- Care plan development
Certification
Registered Nurse — British Columbia: Active | Registration #1056363 | Expires March 31, 2027, Registered Nurse — North Carolina: Active | License #374175 | Expires February 28, 2027, Basic Life Support (BLS): Expires February 2028, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS): Expires February 2028
LANGUAGES
English: C2, Spanish: Native, French: Learning
Affiliations
- Vice President, Men in Nursing — Methodist University, 2023–2024
- Member, Methodist University Student Nurse Association, 2023–2024
- Member, El Centro Hispano — LGBTQ+ Health Extension / “Hola Latino,” 2021–2024
- Attendee, NCNA Day at the Legislature, 2023
- Researcher, Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing Model, 2022–2023
- Presentation, Cultural Competency in Nursing, 2023
- Presentation, Healthy Work Environment, 2023
- Host, Global Friendsgiving Mental Health Promotion Program, 2023
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse.
AYA HEALTHCARE
08.2026 - Current
Charge Nurse.
CLIPBOARD AGENCY STAFFING
02.2026 - Current
CHARGE NURSE
CHARLOTTE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
09.2025 - 02.2026
REGISTERED NURSE
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
02.2025 - 08.2025
CHARGE NURSE
CAROLINA REHAB CENTER OF CUMBERLAND
10.2024 - 02.2025
Master of Science - Nursing — Leadership & Education
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
METHODIST UNIVERSITY
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE COSTA RICA