Nicole Costantini
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seeking a clinical nurse manager position in the emergency department. An enthusiastic, team orientated and reliable nurse. Clear verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Strong commitment to providing a caring atmosphere for patients and their families. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients’ families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Team-orientated and efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse-ED
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Certified Stroke Center
- 40 bed ED
- Established nurse preceptor assisting training and development of new staff nurses while providing high-quality nursing care
- Conducts individualized comprehensive assessment of patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
- Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress/risk status: communicate with care team
- Document in EMR
- Competency in IV initiation and care for central/PICC lines
- Prioritizing health and intervening appropriately in order to assist patients in emergency, complex or urgent situations, and referring them to other practice team members as necessary
- Triage patients
- Consulting, providing advice and information about various health conditions
- Perform appropriate treatments ordered by physician accurately and in a timely manner
- Develop plan of care that is individualized to patients reflecting collaboration with individuals who are part of the health care team
- Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while always using age specific and universal precautions
- Provide individualized patient/family education customized to patients and their family.
Registered Nurse-ED
Ascension Resurrection
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Certified Level II Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center in Chicago
- 25 bed ED
- Conducts individualized comprehensive assessment of patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
- Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress/risk status: communicate with care team
- Document in EMR
- Competency in IV initiation and care for central/PICC lines
- Prioritizing health and intervening appropriately in order to assist patients in emergency, complex or urgent situations, and referring them to other practice team members as necessary
- Triage patients
- Consulting, providing advice and information about various health conditions
- Perform appropriate treatments ordered by physician accurately and timely.
- Develop plan of care that is individualized to patients while reflecting collaboration with other health care individuals.
- Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while always using age specific and universal precautions
- Provide individualized patient/family education customized to patients and their family.
Registered Nurse-ED
University of Chicago Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Certified Level I Trauma Center and stroke center
- 56 bed ED, including 6 trauma bays and 12 fast track beds
- Conducts individualized comprehensive assessment of patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
- Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress/risk status: communicate with care team
- Document in EMR
- Competency in IV initiation and care for central/PICC lines
- Prioritizing health and intervening appropriately in order to assist patients in emergency, complex or urgent situations, and referring them to other practice team members as necessary
- Triage patients
- Consulting, providing advice and information about various health conditions
- Perform appropriate treatments ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
- Develop plan of care that is individualized to patients reflecting collaboration with other members of the health care team
- Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while always using age specific and universal precautions
- Provide individualized patient/family education customized to patients and their family.
Registered Nurse-ED
Northshore University Health System
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Level II Trauma Center, 17 bed ED
- Conducts individualized comprehensive assessment of patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
- Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress/risk status: communicate with care team
- Document in EMR
- Competency in IV initiation and care for central/PICC lines
- Prioritizing health and intervening appropriately in order to assist patients in emergency, complex or urgent situations, and referring them to other practice team members as necessary
- Triage patients
- Consulting, providing advice and information about various health conditions
- Perform appropriate treatments ordered by physician accurately and timely manner
- Develop plan of care that is individualized to patient's while reflecting collaboration with other health care team individuals
- Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while always using age specific and universal precautions
- Provide individualized patient/family education customized to patients and their family
- Charge nurse responsibilities which include supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs, coordinating patient care, and overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL 01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.1997 - 05.2002
Skills
Compassionate Care
Care Coordination
Trauma Nursing
Problem-solving aptitude
Patient and family advocacy
Interpersonal Communication
Analytical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Critical Thinking
Clear Patient Communication
Time Management
Privacy and confidentiality
Delegation and Motivation
Compassionate Care
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), 03/2023
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association, 01/2021
- Human Rights Campaign, Federal Club Member
Volunteer Experience
Advocate Health Care, Volunteer
Timeline
Registered Nurse-ED
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-ED
Ascension Resurrection
06.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse-ED
University of Chicago Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse-ED
Northshore University Health System
11.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
University of Illinois At Chicago
08.1997 - 05.2002