Nicole Duson
Summary
Hardworking reliable self- motivated new graduate certified Family Nurse Practitioner seeking full-time employment with 18 years RN experience working with underserved populations . I am passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits by managing acute and chronic diseases through treatment interventions and preventive care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
Hutzel Women's Hospital
03.2009 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Northway Medical Clinic
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided holistic care, treatment plans and diagnosed and provided education on disease processes
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Interacted with patients in underserved communities
- Collected, arranged, and input information into EMR system.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Completed 250 patient care hours
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Beaumont Comprehensive OB/GYN
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Well women exams including cervical cancer screening/ breast exams and STI testing and treatment.
- Provided prenatal care, including cervical exams and fetal monitoring .
- Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
- Conducted physical exams and recorded medical histories for patients in clinical setting.
- Participated in lab and diagnostics testing to help diagnose and treat patient illnesses.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
- Completed 125 patient contact hours
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Primary Medical Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Assisted physician in office procedures
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
- Processed lab tests for influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Completed 250 patient care hours
Float Registered Nurse
Harper Hospital
06.2005 - 03.2009
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05.2005
Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Staff Training
- Promoting Healthy Lifestyle
- IV Administration
- Electronic Charting
- EMR Systems
- Disease Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Admission
- Nursing Protocols
Certification
- ACLS - expiration 2025
- BLS- expiration 2025
- DEA registration expiration 2026
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Northway Medical Clinic
10.2022 - 03.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Beaumont Comprehensive OB/GYN
08.2022 - 10.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Primary Medical Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Coordinator RN
Hutzel Women's Hospital
03.2009 - Current
Float Registered Nurse
Harper Hospital
06.2005 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
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