Nicole Hans
Pittsburgh,USA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamlining safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pre- Op/OR Circulator/PACU
East Side Surgery Center
12.2022 - Current
- Assess patients pre-op and ordered required labs related to their medical history
- Perform blood draws, IV insertion, catheterization, and port access as necessary
- Initiate immediate care during post-operative recovery period
- Communicate changes in patient status to Physician, CRNA, and RN
- Interprets physician's orders; review lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
- Provide assessment of physical, mental, pain and psychosocial health status of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
- Educates client and responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, post-operative complications, preventative measures, and medication administration
- Anticipated potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting.
- Demonstrated adaptability when managing varying caseloads, ensuring timely completion of all required pre-op tasks.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient needs and provide individualized care plans tailored to each person''s unique situation.
- Maintained detailed documentation of surgical procedures and interventions for accurate medical records and billing purposes.
- Consistently met strict regulatory requirements for safe medication administration during surgeries while adhering to facility policies regarding controlled substances management.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AHN Healthcare@Home
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided care for patients in their home setting.
- Assessed and document client’s medical histories including but not limited to allergies and other assessment parameters.
- Obtained consents to treat and bill insurance companies as well as utilization management.
- Performed appropriate wound care for surgical incisions, pressure injuries, and stasis ulcers.
- Obtain bloodwork via venipuncture, mediports, and central lines.
- Provided sterile central line care and education to patient.
- Managed patient caseload while keeping open lines of communication with doctors.
- Place IVs and administer IV medications via piggyback, hanging fluids, and IV push
- Worked independently as well as within a team environment.
- Performed Chemotherapy takedowns in a safe and sterile fashion.
- Provided education to patients and caregivers about disease processes, wound care, medication reviews.
- Charted throughout OASIS and HCHB, as well as performed chart reviews.
- Obtained and executed MD orders in a timely fashion.
- Provide assessment of mental, physical, pain, and psychosocial health status of adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
- Communicated patient status changes to MD as well as other members of the care team.
- Reviewed lab values, EKGs, and test results with MD and fellow staff members on the care team.
- Worked with at risk populations including but not limited to diabetes, CHF, CAD, PVD, and Dialysis patients.
- Administered oral, IV, sublingual, SubQ and IM medications.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Magee
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Assess and document clients' medical histories, including allergies and other assessment parameters
- Obtain consents, implement physician's orders, and provides care to patients
- Assess patients pre-op and ordered required labs related to their medical history
- Perform blood draws, IV insertion, catheterization, and port access as necessary
- Provide next day follow up to all patients and addressed any questions and concerns
- Initiate immediate care during post-operative recovery period
- Communicate changes in patient status to Physician, CRNA, and RN
- Interprets physician's orders; review lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
- Provide assessment of physical, mental, pain and psychosocial health status of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
- Educates client and responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, post-operative complications, preventative measures, and medication administration
- ACLS/BLS/CPR Certified
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Magee
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided direct quality care to patients, including but not limited to monitoring, evaluating and charting on mother/baby couplets at a 6:1 ratio
- Provided specialized and focused care for mothers and newborns; including but not limited to vaginal births, c- sections, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) families
- Used critical thinking to recognize patient trends and potential problems
- Communicated effectively with staff, family and patients
- Participated in and provides teamwork and shared governance
- Provided clinical skills including but not limited to, blood draws for adults and newborns, newborn and adult assessments, incision care, and patient education
- Actively listened and advocated for the needs of patients, family, and staff
- ACLS/BLS/CPR certified
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Provides direct quality care to patients, including but not limited to monitoring, evaluating and charting on patients at a 5:1 ratio
- Provides specialized and focused care for a stepdown neuro population; including but not limited to strokes, traumatic brain injury, and seizures
- Uses critical thinking to recognize patient trends and potential problems
- Communicates effectively with staff, family and patients
- Participates in and provides teamwork and shared governance
- Provides clinical skills including but not limited to, blood draws, wound care, assessments
- Actively listens and advocates for the needs of patients, family, and staff
- ACLS/BLS/CPR certified
Marketing Specialist
Johns Hopkins HealthCare
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Designed brochures, newsletters, posters, flyers and various mail outs within a brand standard
- Worked with media to develop advertising campaigns and events
- Maintained and engage users through social networking
- Maintained, review, and update multiple websites
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns to engage specific audiences
- Research current marketing and public relations industry trends
- Filmed and edited videos for viral campaigns
- Develop and analyze ROI and analytics reports
Education
Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA04.2016
Public Relations -
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2010
Skills
- CPR
- BLS
- Published research
- Excellent communication
- Trauma Class
- Neuro Class
Recognition
- Two time Student Nursing grand rounds participant.
- Recognized by Director of Nursing Sandy Rader
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pre- Op/OR Circulator/PACU
East Side Surgery Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AHN Healthcare@Home
06.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Magee
10.2018 - 01.2020
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Magee
01.2018 - 10.2018
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
10.2016 - 01.2018
Marketing Specialist
Johns Hopkins HealthCare
01.2011 - 01.2013
Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Public Relations -
Slippery Rock University
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