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Nicole Dick

Registered Nurse and Health Informatics
Manhattan,KS

Summary

Meticulous Clinical Informatics Specialist skilled in the creation and implementation of Improvement initiatives to increase information systems performance. Offering 13 years of demonstrated success in patient care initiatives and workflow efficiency. Offering 25 years as a seasoned nurse. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Hutchinson Clinic
Hutchinson, KS

EMR Application Specialist
5 2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Viewed facility layout and system installation to customize educational materials.
  • Answered software and clinical application questions with detailed explanations and examples.
  • Offered go-live support during critical activation period for smooth implementation.
  • Identified and took corrective action to solve problems with computer systems.
  • Designed training materials and reference guides for end-users.
  • Identify and address customer needs.
  • Trained healthcare staff to use and operate electronic EMR.
  • Trained end-users in best practices to minimize errors and protect key data.
  • Troubleshot and resolved problems with programs and systems.

Good Shepard Homecare and Hospice
Manhattan, KS

Hospice Registered Nurse
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Summit Surgical Medical Management
Hutchinson, KS

Registered Nurse/Nursing Informatics Specialist
7 2010 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Used informatics science to design and implement health information technology applications, resolving clinical or health care administrative problems.
  • Contributed to implementation and consistent maintenance of company's clinical information system.
  • Developed and delivered training programs for health information technology, creating operating manuals as needed.
  • Utilized advanced knowledge of clinical processes and related technology to optimize company health information processes and procedures.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
Hutchinson, KS

Registered Nurse
05.1999 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
  • Assisted physicians in delivery of numerous babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
  • Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to newborn patients in NICU, Level 2 department.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Education

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Bachelor of Science from Networking And Telecommunication With Emphasis in Informatics
08.2018 - 05.2023

University Overview

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS

Associate of Degree Nursing from Nursing
06.1996 - 05.1999

University Overview

Buhler High School
Buhler, KS

High School Diploma
05.1996

University Overview

Skills

  • Data gathering
  • Data management
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Work ethic
  • Training & Development
  • People skills
  • Flexible
  • End-of-life care
  • Family support
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Family education
  • Nursing assessment
  • Palliative care delivery

Certification

  • ACLS Certification - [2018]

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with Hospice team in the development of client care.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave4-day work week

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Microsoft Word

Excel

CPSI

Allscripts

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Languages

English
Native language

Interests

Reading

Baking

Photography

Animals

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse
Good Shepard Homecare and Hospice
03.2024 - Current
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science from Networking And Telecommunication With Emphasis in Informatics
08.2018 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
05.1999 - 07.2010
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Degree Nursing from Nursing
06.1996 - 05.1999
Buhler High School
High School Diploma
EMR Application Specialist
Hutchinson Clinic
5 2018 - Current
Registered Nurse/Nursing Informatics Specialist
Summit Surgical Medical Management
7 2010 - 05.2018

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