Nicole Foley

Increased staff competency with ongoing education and training sessions, tailored to individual needs.

• Mentored newly hired nurses on facility's processes and procedures while providing valuable feedback and positive reinforcement.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying informed on current nursing research, trends, and emerging best practices.
• Evaluated clinical competencies among staff members periodically, offering constructive feedback and targeted support to address identified areas for improvement.
• Continued fulfilling responsibilities of endoscopy nurse while serving as clinical resource nurse, ensuring high standards of patient care, technical expertise, and providing guidance to staff during procedures.

• Ensured availability of necessary supplies for each procedure by diligently maintaining inventory levels and ordering replacements as needed.
• Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures by skillfully managing equipment and ensuring sterile environment.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities to ensure seamless continuity between healthcare providers.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic education on procedure expectations, risks, benefits, and aftercare instructions.
• Streamlined communication between endoscopy team members, improving coordination and efficiency during procedures.
• Optimized patient outcomes by applying critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Handled high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
• Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with interdisciplinary team.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
• Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, sharing clinical expertise and guiding them towards professional development.