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Nicole Herrick
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nursing professional with demonstrated success in patient care especially in Covid-19 patients. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs in a fast paced rapidly changing environment. Team-oriented, resilient and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgment. Eager to make an impact on established structures while improving quality and safety concerns for patients and healthcare workers. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Hackensack Meridian Health
Jersey City, NJ
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked with patients diagnosed with Covid-19, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, sepsis and others to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing respiratory conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
New York Presbyterian
New York, NY
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Strictly worked with COVID-19 pt's while implementing direct patient care, managing treatment while educating patients with various diagnoses and different levels of acuity
- Floated to different floors throughout the hospital and quickly adapted to new work environments
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from Covid-19, measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as CPAP/BIPAP/High Flow NC management, NG/PEG tube feedings, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, hospital performance improvement studies and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis College
Brooklyn, NY 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- Nationally recognized by Brian Babin and the House of Representatives for remarkable Covid-19 frontline work in 2020
- Achieved the Daisy Award through effectively helping Covid-19 patients in 2020
- Leader of Shared Governance at Houston Methodist in 2020
- President of Evidence Based Practice Project for unit improvement in 2020
Software
Microsoft/Excel
Omnicell
Pixis
Certification
BLS
Community Volunteer Work
NYC Dept of Health Covid-19 volunteer vaccinator 2021
League City Animal Shelter Volunteer 2019-2020
CRIT USA (nonprofit) Volunteer 2019-2020
NYC Marathon Volunteer 2015-2021
New York Soup Kitchen Volunteer 2015-2021
Saint Mary's Catholic Church Volunteer 2015-2021
Helped coach Imagine Waterpolo/Swim Team ages 7-18years old 2015-2019
Timeline
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Hackensack Meridian Health
10.2021 - 12.2021
BLS
09-2021
ACLS
09-2021
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
07.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
New York Presbyterian
01.2021 - 06.2021
New York Nursing License #811380
01-2021
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Houston Methodist
09.2019 - 01.2021
Texas/Compact Nursing License #97433939
07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis College
08.2015 - 05.2019
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