Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Nicole Bar

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

  • Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience in diverse clinical settings including Cardiac Progressive Care, Oncology, Orthopedics and Trauma. Proven expertise in communication, critical thinking, and time management. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care in collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Main Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
08.2021 - Current
  • Provides exceptional and compassionate care for 4 to 5 cardiac patients.
  • Cares for predominantly pre- and post-surgical TAVR, CABG, AVR/MVR, heart and lung transplants, pulmonary hypertension, and patients with advanced heart failure.
  • Proficient at understanding and analyzing heart rhythms.
  • Received the Daisy Award from a patient for providing exceptional care.

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Main Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
11.2016 - 08.2021
  • Provided quality care for four to five high-acuity medical/surgical patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Nursing requirements included expertise in tracheostomy care, wound care, multiple IV drips, and complete total care patients.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

UNC Rex Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
04.2013 - 06.2016
  • Provided excellent care for 5 to 6 medical-surgical patients in a Magnet-designated hospital.
  • Utilized time management skills to efficiently delegate tasks to state-tested nursing assistants to provide competent nursing care.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
05.2010 - 09.2012
  • Provided competent care for 6 to 8 medical/surgical patients.
  • Nominated by peers for the Nurse Excellence Award.
  • Accurately documented all nursing treatments, medications, education, and core measures to provide safe, competent care.

Trauma Registered Nurse

United Regional Health Care
Wichita Falls, Texas
07.2008 - 03.2010
  • Charge Nurse on a Medical/Surgical Trauma Unit supervising 3 to 5 nurses and 2 nursing assistants.
  • Served as preceptor for new staff members orienting them to the Trauma Unit.
  • Attended quarterly meetings with hospital management to address any concerns, changes, or new information to promote safe, holistic care for the patients.

Orthopedics Registered Nurse

Medina General Hospital
Medina, Ohio
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Provided direct care for medical/surgical and orthopedic patients, including wound care, administering medications and injections, and assisting with rehabilitation exercises.
  • Represented the medical/surgical unit on the Nursing Practice Council to discuss policies, procedures, and changes affecting the unit.

Education

BSN -

Kent State University
Kent, OH
06-2006

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Time management
  • Compassionate care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Texas, 2016 to present
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2011 to present
  • Basic Life Support, 2004 to present
  • Cardiovascular Registered Nurse Board Certified, 2023 to present
  • Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 2009 to present

References

Stacie Olsen, BSN, RN

Nurse Manager

Methodist Hospital 

  • 210-836-8831

Emily Escamilla BSN, RN, CVRN

Nurse Leader

Methodist Hospital

  • 571-242-6081

Truc Tran, BSN, RN, CVRN

Nurse Leader

Methodist Hospital

  • 210-317-2584

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Main Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Main Methodist Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2021

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

UNC Rex Healthcare
04.2013 - 06.2016

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2012

Trauma Registered Nurse

United Regional Health Care
07.2008 - 03.2010

Orthopedics Registered Nurse

Medina General Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2008

BSN -

Kent State University

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