NICOLE BAILEY BSN RN PHN
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history with expertise in patient education, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration gained from experience in the cardiac progressive care setting. Provides exceptional culturally competent direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients/family and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Goal is to facilitate sickle cell disease management, treatment, and help enhance the quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease as a RN-Patient Navigator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2017.10 - Current
- Manage culturally competent care while focusing on integrity and safety, while maintaining a commitment to patient satisfaction and ensuring adherence to best practices and optimizing patient outcomes
- Provide comprehensive, quality education to a diverse patient population including those managing complex co-morbidities such as heart failure, substance abuse, diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and occasionally sickle cell anemia
- Educated patients and families on lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and symptom management related to cardiac conditions
- Demonstrate patient advocacy by consistently representing and supporting patient/family needs and preferences in healthcare decisions
- Work closely with cardiologists, case managers, social workers, physical therapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized care plans and treatment
- Ensure patient/family rights as well as concerns are upheld, and care plans/treatment align with individual values and goals while promoting positive outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms for arrhythmias and initiate the appropriate interventions
- Educate patients on the need for prescribed medications
- Administer medication ensuring accurate dosages and monitor for side effects
- Administered IV fluids, medications, and blood products to maintain/correct hemodynamic stability and correct electrolyte imbalances
- Delivered post-operative care for patients recovering from procedures such as pacemaker or ICD repair/replacement, electrophysiology ablation for arrhythmias pacemaker insertions, cardiac catheterizations, heart transplants, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Charge nurse relief of 31 patients
- Manage staff assignments, oversee the care of 31 patients while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams
- Address and resolve any issues that arise and ensure smooth unit operations
- Preserve quality care standards and facilitate communication between nurses, physicians, patient and the patient's family
- Assist in bedside emergencies and procedures
- Train, mentor new nurses along with providing hands-on guidance, clinical instruction, and support during orientation
- Foster a fluid transition for new nurses by teaching unit-specific protocols, patient care techniques, and best practices
- Evaluated the clinical performance of the preceptee while offering constructive feedback to strengthen their professional development and confidence in providing quality care
- Assess the skill level of the preceptee and identify learning needs
Registered Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
2016.09 - 2017.10
- Provide excellent care in an honest and safe manner, and with patient satisfaction
- Provide high quality patient education to a diverse range of patients including those with co-morbidities such as substance abuse, diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension
- Advocate for the patients
- Assessments, physical exams and health histories
- Provide health promotion, and education
- Prioritize care for multiple patients while successfully implanting protocols for pain management, IV administration, cardiac monitoring, and wound therapy
- Interpret patient information and make decisions about needed actions
- Ensured that doctor's orders were effectively carried out, including but not limited to testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA2016
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Cardiovascular Monitoring
- Chest Tube Management
- Clinical judgment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Precepting
- Charge Nurse Relief
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Moderate Sedation
- Documentation and Charting in Epic
Volunteer Experience
- San Antonio Regional Hospital (C 4 UR Health), Upland, CA, 03/2016 to 04/2016- Took vital signs, assessed health history, and helped patients implement healthier lifestyles changes according to their needs. Educated the patient on the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent or manage co-morbidities.
- West Heritage Elementary, Fontana, CA, 08/2011 to 02/2020 Organized and managed classroom activities, learning centers and field trips. Assisted the teacher with classroom projects.
- Loma Linda Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, 06/2000 to 01/2001 Read, played, and provided company to the children.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
California State Registered Nurse License #95097025, active since July 2016
Public Health Nurse License #570976- Expiration Date: November 2025
ACLS (Advanced Life Support)Certification- Expiration Date: October 2024
BLS (Basic Life Support)Certification- Expiration Date: October 2024
Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Behavioral Violence Prevention
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2017.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
2016.09 - 2017.10
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cal State San Marcos
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Chaffey College
California State Registered Nurse License #95097025, active since July 2016
Public Health Nurse License #570976- Expiration Date: November 2025
ACLS (Advanced Life Support)Certification- Expiration Date: October 2024
BLS (Basic Life Support)Certification- Expiration Date: October 2024
Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Behavioral Violence Prevention
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