Nicole Hughes
Clackamas,OR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Adaptable nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and multitasking abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Medical Telemetry
Salem Health - Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by managing cardiac gtts and providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Float Pool
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center- Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Charge Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various cardiac procedures including open heart surgery, cardiac catheterizations, TAVR, PPM/ICD implants etc.
- Monitored and interpreted various cardiac arrhythmias implementing correct course of action at that time.
Registered Nurse- Skilled Nursing
Avamere Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University of Portland
Portland, OR04.2020
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- EPIC EMR
- Wound Care
- Chest Tubes
- Monitoring Telemetry
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Medical Telemetry
Salem Health - Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Float Pool
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center- Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 01.2023
Charge Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse- Skilled Nursing
Avamere Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University of Portland
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