Nicole Fox
Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with acute care expertise at Henry Ford Providence Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication, significantly reducing patient falls. Committed to delivering holistic care while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Providence Hospital
Southfield, MI
2002 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI12.2002
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Patient management
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Patient evaluation
Telemetry monitoring
Family education
Licensed RN
Taking vitals
Nursing staff leadership
Medication distribution
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Acute care expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Providence Hospital
2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College