Nicole Howell

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options all while monitoring labs focusing on ESRD.

Checking and recording patients' vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.

• Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
• Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
• Checking and recording patients' vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
• Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
• Assessing, educating, and treating patients with kidney problems
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

• Direct patient care for diverse patient population with complex cardiac health problems Oversaw lateral Integrations of delivery systems Ensured patients receive the best evidence –based and innovative treatment Collaborated with other interprofessional treatment teams all on the health care systems team Performed quality checks and implemented quality improvements protocols per hospital standards Lead as a charge nurse for over 10 years which included admissions, bed flow, and acting as a resource for all staff members
• Delegated appropriate assignments, computerized medication administration.
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Performed hourly rounds on 14-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana- Supplying wholistic care on an Oncology Unit
• Provision to centered palliative care involving families and communities.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.

• Northwest Health Hospital in LaPorte, Indiana
• Teaching preventive
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
• Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
• Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Franciscan Hospital Olympia Fields IL
• Telemetry Unit
• Cardiac monitoring, Suppling care to Covid patients during emergent situations.

• Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital telemetry/medical surgical unit-EKG monitoring, safe medication administration, direct patient care of a diverse population.

• Worked with a team of disciplinarians in response to patients under extreme stress
• Provided safe, empathetic care for patients during uncertain circumstances and a chaotic environment.

• Maintaining standards of practice following precautions for immunocompromised patients
• Administering multiple chemo drugs, blood related products and transplants intravenously
• Responds quickly to emergent situations without hesitation to ensure patient safety
• Access central and peripheral lines maintaining clean and sterile techniques daily
• View labs reports, plan of care and orders daily

• Worked closely with all health care providers and family to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare
• Assist physicians with special tests and procedures in the unit
• Use of universal protocol safety, fall precautions, and provide emotional support to patients along with family members
• Transmitting values related to my expertise, autonomy, collegiality all while promoting good health.