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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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NICOLE CLYCE

Waukee

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Trusted Health, excelling in medical assessment and delivering culturally-sensitive care. Expert in IV management and SBAR communication, I've significantly enhanced patient outcomes across acute and critical care settings. Renowned for compassion, my approach has consistently improved patient satisfaction and care standards.

Overview

28
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

Trusted Health
San Francisco

Registered Nurse
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols, in various acute care units, including Medical-Surgical, Post-operative, and Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation in Arizona and in Iowa.
  • Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues, and worked closely with medical providers to optimize patient outcomes, using Epic, Medhost, Cerner, Pyxis, and Omnicell.
  • Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.

Unity Point Health Methodist
West Des Moines

Registered Nurse
03.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments at the Laser Eye Surgery Center.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records, using Epic OP Time.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Guthrie County Hospital
Guthrie Center

Registered Nurse
04.2009 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume critical access rural hospital emergency room and acute inpatient units, also providing skilled care and hospice care, and advocated for patient needs.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols, using Epic, Centriq, and Pyxis.

Gifted Healthcare
Metairie

Registered Nurse
02.2023 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently provide compassionate nursing care, on a medical-surgical/telemetry unit in Iowa, using Cerner and Omnicell.

Trusted Health
San Francisco

Registered Nurse
01.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments on Post-operative/Orthopaedic and Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation units, in Iowa.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Unity Point Health Methodist
Des Moines

Registered Nurse
04.2011 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Performed thorough and accurate assessments for every patient and reported issues to providers in Interventional Radiology and Medical-Surgical/Post-operative Spine/Ortho/Women's/General surgeries.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had, and accurately administering medications as ordered, following protocols to ensure optimal safety and comfort, using Epic, Pyxis, and Omnicell.

Education

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Associate's Degree from Applied Science: Registered Nursing
01.1996

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Biology Studies
01.1993

Skills

  • Medical assessment
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Infectious disease control
  • IV management
  • SBAR communication
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Direct patient care

Affiliations

  • Daisy Award nominations from patients
  • Honoring You recognition from management and peers
  • Enjoy any outdoor activity, including biking and hiking
  • Love to take nature and landscape photos

Certification

  • Iowa Registered Nurse License with Compact License 099333
  • AHA BLS current
  • previous ACLS, PALS, TNCC certifications, willing to obtain

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Trusted Health
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Health Methodist
03.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Gifted Healthcare
02.2023 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Trusted Health
01.2021 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Health Methodist
04.2011 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse

Guthrie County Hospital
04.2009 - 01.2024

Parkland College

Associate's Degree from Applied Science: Registered Nursing

Wartburg College

Biology Studies

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