Nicole Aanstad
Stanwood
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience in pre/post-operative care and emergency settings. Skilled in mentoring junior nurses and conducting thorough patient assessments, ensuring high standards of care and safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre/Post Op RN
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
09.2025 - Current
- Administered pre-operative assessments and patient education to ensure understanding of procedures.
- Evaluated patient readiness for surgery, addressing concerns and facilitating smooth transitions to operating room.
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
Pacu Charge RN
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety measures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
06.2013 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and professional growth.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided critical care to trauma patients in high-pressure environments.
Perioperative Flex Team
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Flexed through peri-operative departments such as GI, IR, PACU, Pre/post-op, Cardiac CT, stress tests and MRI pacemakers. Provided conscious sedation during procedures an provided comprehensive care through out the different departments.
Emergency Department RN
Emerald Hodgson Hospital
Sewanee, TN
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Administered critical care interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in emergency care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve triage efficiency and patient flow management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO06-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- TNCC
- Triage certified
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Pre/Post Op RN
Providence Regional Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Pacu Charge RN
Providence Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Perioperative Flex Team
Providence Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Emerald Hodgson Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College