Nicole Bertram
Louisville,KY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Career Staffing Unlimited
Irving, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Floot Pool LPN
Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Worked on Med-Surge unit
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Seneca Health Care Center
Louisville, KY
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Correctional Nurse
Metro Department Of Corrections
Louisville , KY
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Zorn AveHigh School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Louisville, KY03.1998
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Epic Systems
- Treatment Preparation
- Seizure Disorders
- IV Discontinuation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Health Information Access
- EPIC EMR
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- PCC EHR
- Geriatrics
- PointClickCare
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Career Staffing Unlimited
09.2019 - Current
Floot Pool LPN
Audubon Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2019
LPN
Seneca Health Care Center
12.2015 - 07.2016
Correctional Nurse
Metro Department Of Corrections
05.2013 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
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