Nicole Black
Summary
Compassionate high school educator with a strong background in healthcare. Known for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication, contributing to student success and quality patient care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE Health Science I Instructor
Porter County Education Services
2023 - Current
- Dual credit instructor through Ivy Tech Community College
- Principles of Healthcare
- Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Medical Terminology
- CPR/ Basic Life Support
- Supported HOSA initiatives to promote healthcare education and student engagement
- Threat assessment committee member
LPN/ Medication Prior Authorization Coordinator
Gerald Lewis and Associates
2017 - 2023
- Hybrid work environment
- Processed medication prior authorizations to ensure timely access for patients.
- Managed Clozapine REMS documentation to maintain compliance and patient safety
- Coordinate patient assistance program initiation and continuation
- Spravato administration monitoring
LPN, Psychiatric
Porter-Starke Services
2001 - 2016
- Residential, inpatient and outpatient experience
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Suicide watch
- Implemented seclusion and restraint procedures
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote patient engagement and support recovery goals
- Admissions/ discharges
- Coordination of court-ordered involuntary commitments
- Conducted drug screenings to detect substance use
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Online01-2023
Associate of Science - Liberals Arts
Excelsior College
Online01-2015
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN01-2005
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communicator
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Social and cultural sensitivity
- Diversity appreciation
- Highly organized
- Professional conduct
Certifications and Licenses
- Indiana Workplace Specialist, 2024-present
- American Heart Association BLS/ Heartsaver/ First-aid Instructor Certified, 2025-present
- Indiana Practical Nursing, 2005
Volunteer Experience
- Field Station Preschool-Fundraising
- Sandpiper Preschool-snow removal
- Discovery Charter School-art class
- Vaccine administration at local health fairs
- Red Cross blood drives
- Popcorn Panic 5k-water distribution
Timeline
CTE Health Science I Instructor
Porter County Education Services
2023 - Current
LPN/ Medication Prior Authorization Coordinator
Gerald Lewis and Associates
2017 - 2023
LPN, Psychiatric
Porter-Starke Services
2001 - 2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Liberals Arts
Excelsior College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College