Nicole Handy

Extremely motivated newly Registered Nurse in search of a fulfilling position within the Integris Network.

• PALS
• ACLS
• BLS

• Maintained a clean working environment adhering to infection control guidelines.
• Assessed patient's physical condition by taking vital signs and reviewing medical history.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds providing input on care plans for assigned patients.
• Assisted with post-operative assessments including wound care, pain management, dressing changes, medication administration, ambulation instructions and discharge planning.
• Performed venipuncture for laboratory testing, administered medications, monitored IV fluids and prepared intravenous solutions as ordered by the physician.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing appropriate nursing interventions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided patient education and informed pre-operative teaching to patients prior to surgery.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
• Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Schedule appointments for patients
• Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, collecting copays or completing insurance forms.
• Created and managed daily, weekly, monthly appointment schedules for multiple departments.
• Communicated effectively with customers via email, telephone and in-person interactions.
• Identified areas of improvement within the appointment scheduling process and implemented changes accordingly.
• Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, responding emails and processing payments associated with scheduled appointments.