NICOLE DIX
Clarksville,TN
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with goal of pursuing higher education as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. A nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, and staff through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Possessing the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experience in positions in cardiac step-down ICU, medical surgical, psychiatric, public health, long-term care, and as a preceptor to new grad nurses. A kind and caring professional with 5 years of experience. Looking forward to continuing to help serve others and make a difference in health care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Administered psychiatric assessments and developed individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' mental health status, documenting changes and adjusting care approaches as necessary.
- Led crisis intervention sessions, employing de-escalation techniques to manage acute behavioral issues.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Tennova Home Health
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed individualized care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with medical and emotional needs.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care and communication among healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on ongoing assessments and feedback from families.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services, facilitating informed decision-making regarding end-of-life options.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and protocols, maintaining high-quality care across all patient interactions.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Unity Psychiatric Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Patient Care Technician
NHC Springfield
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
12.2020
High School Diploma -
Kenwood High School
05.2016
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Psychiatric assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- CPR/AED
- Intake and discharge
- Tracheostomy Care
- ICD-10
- EKG Interpretation
- EMR / EHR
- Compassionate Care
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare coordination
- Infection Control
- Mental Health Support
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Sexual Health Education
- Family planning services education
- Unit Oversight
- Public Health
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff supervision
Certification
BLS/CPR
Software
Cerner
, 5,Point Click Care
, 5,PTBMIS
, 5Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Tennova Home Health
04.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Unity Psychiatric Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas
03.2021 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
NHC Springfield
01.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Kenwood High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University