Nicole Horochowski
Clermont,FL
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with substantial experience in critical care environments. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills and adaptability to meet team and patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment, advanced life support, and emergency response. Reliable, results-driven, with strong focus on patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organ Procurement Coordinator
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated organ procurement processes to ensure timely recovery and transplantation.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and donor families to optimize organ donations.
- Managed documentation compliance for organ donation protocols and regulatory standards.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations and industry standards throughout all aspects of organ procurement operations.
- Increased accuracy in matching organs to recipients by working closely with transplant centers and updating databases regularly.
Kidney Transplant Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering collaboration in patient care management.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by consistently reviewing and updating departmental policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards.
- Enhanced transplant coordination by streamlining communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Served as an advocate for patients throughout their transplant journey, addressing concerns and providing support as needed.
- Optimized patient outcomes through meticulous pre-transplant evaluations and assessments.
- Improved patient care by providing thorough education on the transplant process and post-operative care.
- Maintained detailed records of all transplant-related activities, ensuring accurate reporting to internal and external agencies.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
MSICU RN
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for dialysis patients, resulting in improved overall health and wellbeing.
- Reduced incidence of medication errors through meticulous administration of medications specific to the needs of dialysis patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Followed Advent Health ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Barista Partner
Starbucks
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs
- Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions
- Sells coffees and coffee grinding and brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates
- Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, NJ
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to diverse community
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines
- Assist with Emergency Medical Care: Assist doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel with providing the best quality emergency care possible to each and every patient
- Ability to recognize patient's vital signs, lab levels, and visual acuity
- Perform EKGs and Phlebotomy
- BLS Certified, CPR Certified.
Assistant Health Director
Morristown Beard Summer Camp
Morristown, NJ
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Medically assist over 400 campers and counselors aged 3-25
- Accompany campers and counselors on their weekly field trips to adventure type locations.
Bridal Hair Stylist
Melissa D'Aloia & Co, On Location
Verona, New Jersey
05.2010 - 01.2016
- Styled hair for weddings and special occasions
- Employed a variety of hair style techniques, including curling and straightening
- Recommended hair styles that complimented clients' facial features and coloring
- Shaped hair pieces and added elaborate extensions
- Kept current on hair products and their chemical composition, structure, and properties
- Gained a solid expertise working with artificial hair.
EMT/Social Events Coordinator
Florham Park First Aid Squad
01.2009 - 04.2015
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and in route to the hospital
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records, and prescriptions
- Rapidly assessed whether life-threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Completed all mandatory education and training classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Winter Park, FL05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2016
Cosmetology Degree - Hairstyling
Artistic Academy
Morris Plains, NJ05-2005
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Implementing comprehensive training initiatives
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Results-oriented
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management skills
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse, ACLS Certified, CRRT Certified, CPR Certified
Timeline
Organ Procurement Coordinator
AdventHealth
11.2025 - Current
Kidney Transplant Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth
11.2024 - 11.2025
MSICU RN
AdventHealth
07.2021 - 11.2024
Barista Partner
Starbucks
05.2014 - 06.2020
Assistant Health Director
Morristown Beard Summer Camp
05.2014 - 08.2017
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Morristown Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 11.2018
Bridal Hair Stylist
Melissa D'Aloia & Co, On Location
05.2010 - 01.2016
EMT/Social Events Coordinator
Florham Park First Aid Squad
01.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Seton Hall University
Cosmetology Degree - Hairstyling
Artistic Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University