Nicole Hackett
Eagle Lake,MN
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Medical-Surgical, Progressive Care, and Long-Term Acute Care units. Demonstrated success in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, accurate documentation, and performing emergency procedures. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and compassionate care enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
River's Edge Hospital and Clinic
2021.07 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed electrocardiograms, IV insertions, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mayo Clinic Health System
2020.09 - 2021.07
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards through adherence to established protocols and ongoing professional development.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Laurel's Peak Rehabillitation Center
2020.04 - 2020.11
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with family members, providing updates on patients'' conditions while offering support resources when necessary.
- Increased efficiency in the unit by streamlining processes and optimizing resource utilization.
- Conducted regular safety checks on medical equipment to ensure proper functioning during critical situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term acute care services for patients.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs closely, identifying potential complications in a timely manner.
- Promoted a healing environment by implementing evidence-based infection control measures and wound care techniques.
Education
No Degree - Generals
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN03.2020
High School Diploma -
Armstrong High School
Plymouth, MN05.2013
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Infection Control
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Promoted to Relief Charge Nurse during my second year at River's Edge Hospital and Clinic.
- Selected to help train new employees at River's Edge Hospital and Clinic.
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
River's Edge Hospital and Clinic
2021.07 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mayo Clinic Health System
2020.09 - 2021.07
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Laurel's Peak Rehabillitation Center
2020.04 - 2020.11
No Degree - Generals
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Armstrong High School
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
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