Nicole Horning

• Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
• Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients between departments or facilities by maintaining clear communication channels with all stakeholders involved.
• Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
• Promoted to RN manager of two locations within company.
• Involved in care management duties providing patient education.
• Knowledge and enforcement of Joint Commision Standards.
• Clinical assessment and triage providing telephonic patient management and advising next step of care.

Managed critical situations efficiently providing guidance to nursing team during emergencies.

Collaborated with physicians and clinical team to provide proficient plan of care for the community.

Amission/discharge nurse implementing standards of care.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.