Nicole Elvina
Jackson,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse with a proven track record at Hackensack Meridian Health, enhancing patient satisfaction through critical thinking and organizational skills. Spearheaded evidence-based initiatives, achieving significant improvements in care standards and patient outcomes. Expert in clinical assessment and adept at adapting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
07.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nurse Clinician
JFK Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- 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.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Nurse Educator
JFK Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within [Specialty] to serve as informational resource to students.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2024
Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education And The Faculty Role
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA07.2014
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Clinical assessment
- Telemedicine
- Chronic Disease Management
- Test Result Interpretation
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Systems
- Medication Prescribing
- Specialist Referrals
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Magnet Pathway to Excellence award for empirical outcomes in 2021
Certification
- Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN)
Timeline
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Clinician
JFK Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2022
Nurse Educator
JFK Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2013
Masters in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Monmouth University
Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education And The Faculty Role
Drexel University
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