Nicole Flippo
Xenia,OH
Summary
Experienced registered nurse specializing in medication management and patient advocacy. Known for mentoring new staff and enhancing team performance through collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kettering Medical Center
Kettering, OH
02.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management for improved health literacy.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient patient information retrieval.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing interventions based on acuity levels.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Dayton
Dayton, OH
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and individualized treatment strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions and enhance recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care to promote understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Community Of Beavercreek
Beavercreek, OH
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Trinity Community Of Beavercreek
Beavercreek, OH
05.2007 - 10.2010
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and support during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and nutrition to promote resident well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
- Enhanced resident engagement through organized activities tailored to individual interests.
- Advocated for residents' rights and preferences, fostering a respectful and dignified living atmosphere.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Hospitality East Nursing Home
Xenia, OH
04.1995 - 10.2007
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Reduced risks of injury by implementing proper transfer techniques when moving or repositioning patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and preferences during routine care tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO04-2022
High School Diploma -
Xenia High School
Xenia, OH05-1990
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH06-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Staff supervision
- Acute care expertise
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff scheduling
- Duty delegation
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
- Preceptorship > 5 years
- Charge Nurse experience 5 years
Precepting future nursing students
Precepting future nursing students is a real look into the real-world patient care guiding students in clinical rotations to aid in building of the skills, judgment, and confidence needed. The preceptor's primary responsibility is to mentor, teach, and supervise students in the clinical setting. This helps in the building of clinical strength, develop critical thinking, reduce the shock of entering new practices, patient safety and error prevention.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kettering Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Dayton
07.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Trinity Community Of Beavercreek
07.2010 - 07.2013
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Trinity Community Of Beavercreek
05.2007 - 10.2010
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Hospitality East Nursing Home
04.1995 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
Xenia High School
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Clark State Community College