Nicole Brooks
Morton
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes and improving staff morale. Successfully spearheaded initiatives ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in budget management and fostering team collaboration to drive operational efficiency in healthcare settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carle Health - Methodist
PEORIA
08.2024 - Current
- Delivering exceptional care to inpatient surgical patients pre- and post-operation.
- Facilitating collaboration among diverse specialties to enhance patient outcomes
- Facilitating support for patients and families during significant life challenges
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educating patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
Director of Nursing/Clinical Services
Solvera Health
PEORIA
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed and coordinated all facets of nursing operations, encompassing staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance processes, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and elevated staff morale.
- Executed evidence-based practice guidelines and standards of care to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
- Designed and launched strategic initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction scores and promoting continuous advancement in clinical services.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to establish and deploy groundbreaking initiatives improving operational efficiency
Director of Nursing
Sharon Healthcare
PEORIA
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Guided and administered team of nursing professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure conformity with regulatory standards
- Established and enforced nursing policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of nursing operations
- Supervised recruitment, training, and performance reviews of nursing staff to uphold a proficient and driven workforce
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to orchestrate patient care plans and enhance healthcare outcomes
V.P. Operations/Chief Nursing Executive
My Care Coach, LLC
WEST PEORIA
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Directed and managed all operational activities for a start-up healthcare organization, overseeing a team of staff members to ensure efficient and effective delivery of patient care services.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes in the clinical space for patients with two or more chronic conditions.
- Led the development and implementation of a turn-key service offered to primary care providers to manage their at risk population.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflow processes, streamline communication channels, and enhance overall patient care delivery, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Director Nursing Surgery & OB
Graham Hospital
CANTON
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Achieved a 4% decrease in overall budget, marking the first time in over 5 years that the budget was under projections
- Led the build-out and implementation of 2 new endoscopy suites and 6 pre/post recovery bays
- Strengthened and improved cohesion of dysfunctional OR staff over a 12-month period
- Successfully implemented a new service line for Pain Management Services and Spinal Cord Stimulators
- Expanded capabilities in podiatry, gynecology, and general surgery departments
Director of Nursing
Prairie SurgiCare, LLC
PEORIA
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Successfully transitioned into Director role from staff RN position without prior clinical supervisory experience or preceptor, hiring a consultant on-site for only 3 days halfway through the process
- Coordinated the build of a surgical facility and achieved accreditation with AAAHC in 90 days with a perfect score
- Achieved a perfect score on follow-up AAAHC survey conducted 1 year later
- Implemented overnight patient stays within ambulatory surgical facility for 23-hour observation of more invasive spine procedures not requiring hospital oversight
- Created a detailed outline of cost breakdown of all performed procedures with interchangeable variables for cost estimation of each case
Labor & Delivery
Proctor Hospital
PEORIA
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Conducted triage assessments for laboring patients
- Participated in cesarean sections and tubal ligations by circulating in the operating room
- Provided assistance and active management throughout the labor, delivery, and recovery process for mothers, babies, and families
- Performed newborn resuscitation procedures as needed
- Care of newborns immediately after delivery and during hospital admission
- Assistance with breastfeeding
Office Nurse
OSF Perinatal Associates
PEORIA
- Room patients, vitals, update physician on patient status
- Coordinate office procedures: amniocentesis, fetal heart rate strip monitoring, sending patients to inpatient nursing units for further monitoring/delivery/etc.
- Obtaining patient records from referring physicians and other medical records for patient appointments
- Coordinating patient referrals as outlined and recommended by the Perinatologist
Education
Master’s Business Administration -
Robert Morris University
PEORIA, ILLINOIS01.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Science of Nursing
Marian College
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA01.2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation and compliance
- Quality assurance and regulatory oversight
- Healthcare administration and operations
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Budget management and process optimization
- Patient education and care management
- Crisis management and emotional intelligence
- Effective multitasking and clinical judgment
Certification
- RN licensure - Illinois license number 041.381005 (active)
- RN licensure - Indiana license number 28179582A (not recently renewed)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 17 years’ experience in a variety of environments with proven track record of success
- Strong ability to learn and process new responsibilities, roles and tasks with efficiency while effectively performing assigned duties with success
- Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills with an innate ability to close the loop of communication
- Prior history of achieving goal-oriented results in a variety of setting
KEY MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
- Budget Management
- Quality Assurance Performance Improvement
- Deadline Adherence
- Policies & Procedures
- Schedule & Payroll Oversight
- Business Development
- Multi-faceted oversight
- Organizational skills
- Team Approach
- Direct Reports
- Employee Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carle Health - Methodist
08.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing/Clinical Services
Solvera Health
05.2021 - 01.2025
Director of Nursing
Sharon Healthcare
02.2017 - 04.2021
V.P. Operations/Chief Nursing Executive
My Care Coach, LLC
07.2015 - 12.2016
Director Nursing Surgery & OB
Graham Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2015
Director of Nursing
Prairie SurgiCare, LLC
02.2012 - 12.2013
Labor & Delivery
Proctor Hospital
12.2009 - 05.2012
Office Nurse
OSF Perinatal Associates
Master’s Business Administration -
Robert Morris University
Bachelor’s Degree - Science of Nursing
Marian College
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