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NICOLE BARNES

NICOLE BARNES

McKinney,TX

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Haven Behavioral Hospital
Frisco, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse

Shift-Key
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
    Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
    Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
    Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
    Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN

Medical City Plano
Plano, Texas
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

RN

Ultimate Home Health & Hospice
Garland , TX
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Registered Nurse

Texoma Medical Center
Denison , Texas
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

RN Case Manager

Accent Care
Dallas , Texas
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Carrollton Springs Inpatient
Carrollton , Texas
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Care in Treatment for Behavioral and Detox Recovery
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Park And Rehabilitation
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2024

BSW/BSN - Social Work & Nursing

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Diplomatic
  • Motivated & open to improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Excellence & Willingness to learn
  • At-risk patient care
  • Trauma recovery
  • Care Plan Development
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Patient Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Results-oriented professional with 12.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility, case management, and rehabilitation services
  • Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the RN Case Manager role at your company.

Certification

CPI Training

AHA BCLS

RN License

Additional Information

  • RN License

Work Availability

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Quote

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Haven Behavioral Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Shift-Key
11.2021 - Current

RN

Medical City Plano
07.2021 - 11.2021

RN

Ultimate Home Health & Hospice
02.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Texoma Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2020

RN Case Manager

Accent Care
09.2018 - 02.2019

Registered Nurse

Carrollton Springs Inpatient
06.2017 - 07.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Park And Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

BSW/BSN - Social Work & Nursing

Midwestern State University

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