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Nicole Grimes

Canon City

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record of clinical leadership and strong clinical judgment, notably increasing VTE compliance to 96% at Evans Army Community Hospital. Skilled in medication and IV administration, with extensive experience in pre-and post-operative care. Demonstrates exceptional ability to lead, educate, and implement safe practices, driving significant improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Evans Army Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Served as Chair of the Family Care Ward Unit Project Counsel, spearheading a program that increased VTE compliance from 50% to 96%.
  • Served as an interim supervisor from December - January 2025
  • Created policies and SOPs that facilitated safe practices within an inpatient setting
  • Created an electronic patient log that helped identify short-term admissions resulting in financial savings for the hospital
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Nurse I

Colorado Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Created a secure environment for both staff and inmates by following institutional policies on contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Monitored and treated inmates with acute illnesses with timely and skilled care
  • Managed various mental health crises with empathy and compassion
  • Supervised and trained new nurses and nursing aid staff
  • Facilitated inter-professional collaboration with nurses, physicians, and mental health clinicians

Medical Surgical Nurse Preceptorship

Saint Francis Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Performed initial patient assessments and worked with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients
  • Observed patients and actualized nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Utilized clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, and test glucose levels. Performed venipuncture, and provided wound care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and self-management.
  • Provided comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals.

Perioperative Nurse

Omaha Eye and Laser Institute
06.2011 - 04.2013
  • Assisted in preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgical intervention for ophthalmologic surgery.
  • Circulating, scrubbing, and assisting in a variety of ophthalmologic procedures
  • Anticipated needs of surgeons and surgical teams during operative procedures.
  • Actively monitored the patient before, during, and after surgical procedures and maintained aseptic techniques
  • Administered safe and appropriate nursing care in the perioperative environment
  • Monitored patient condition throughout surgery
  • Provided post-operative support and education on proper discharge care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Evans Army Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Nurse I

Colorado Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 02.2022

Medical Surgical Nurse Preceptorship

Saint Francis Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020

Perioperative Nurse

Omaha Eye and Laser Institute
06.2011 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Saint Mary

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Colorado State University
Nicole Grimes