Nicole Chevalier
Toronto,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Trinity Medical Center West, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Expertise in patient assessments and emergency response, fostering teamwork and implementing evidence-based interventions. Achievements include significant improvements in patient outcomes and safety metrics.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurses Aide
Trinity Medical Center West
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
- Contributed to the efficient functioning of the nursing team by promptly responding to call lights and resolving concerns.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse immediately, ensuring timely medical intervention when needed.
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Promoted patient safety by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and falls prevention measures.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Critchfield Specialty Infusion Group, LLC
Greensburg, PA
03.2010 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Medical Center West
Steubenville, OH
02.2002 - 11.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Intravenous Nurse’s Group
Greensburg, PA
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Trinity School of Nursing
Steubenville, OH12.2002
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient transfers
- Bedside manner
- Team collaboration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused approach
- Safety precautions
- Adaptability in care
- Patient assessments
- Electronic health records management
- End-of-life care support
- Emergency response skills
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Healthcare ethics knowledge
- Geriatric care expertise
- Maintaining patient privacy
- Emotional support and companionship
- Complex problem-solving abilities
- Quality assurance practices
- Central line management
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Catheter care
- Venipuncture expertise
- Infusion pump operation
- IV medication administration
- Blood draw techniques
- Anaphylaxis response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Critchfield Specialty Infusion Group, LLC
03.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Intravenous Nurse’s Group
03.2008 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse
Trinity Medical Center West
02.2002 - 11.2012
Nurses Aide
Trinity Medical Center West
Diploma - Nursing
Trinity School of Nursing