Nicole Green
Richfield,NC
Summary
Resourceful, hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced hospital ERs. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle unruly patients, dangerous situations and high-stress environments. Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ED Resource Team
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
RN, ED
Aya Healthcare, Travel Nursing
Fayetteville, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to DKA patients in ICU/ED department.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Randolph Health
Asheboro, NC
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests, IV placement and minor procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health, Inc
Salisbury, NC
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Emergency Room Technician
Atrium Healthcare
Albemarle, NC
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05.2017
Diploma - Healthcare Technology
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC05.1999
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC1994
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC1993
Brevard College
Brevard, NC1992
Skills
- Triage
- Critical care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- EPIC / Cerner / Meditech
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Critical Thinking
- Therapeutic Communication
- EMTALA
- Life-sustaining machines
- Diabetes management
- Patient relations
- IV drug therapy management
- Emotional awareness
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
RN NC # 295633
BLS / ACLS / PALS/ TNCC/ NIHSS / ASLS / CPI / QPR
SAFE KIDS - OSFM
Organizations
- American Nurses Association
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Highland Baptist Church
- HOA President
- HOA Secretary - former
Timeline
RN, ED Resource Team
Atrium Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
RN, ED
Aya Healthcare, Travel Nursing
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Randolph Health
11.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health, Inc
07.2017 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Atrium Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Diploma - Healthcare Technology
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Southwestern Community College
Western Carolina University
Brevard College