Nicole Foster

Seasonal Float Pool: PCU,TCU,Oncology,Med-surg/tele,ED-Hold...

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume acute care setting.
• Reduced hospital re-admissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

3N PCU Downtown/ SRC

• Served as a preceptor for nursing students, effectively teaching critical thinking skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
• Managed complex caseloads and coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
• Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
• Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.