Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Nicole Ilardo

Rochester,NY

Summary

Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in critical care and experience managing complex, high-acuity patients. New graduate Family Nurse Practitioner driven to transition advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills into safe, evidence-based care across the lifespan. Brings a patient-centered, safety-focused approach with a commitment to professional growth, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU

Rochester General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiac ICU while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Manage patients requiring advanced therapies including VAD, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, and Impella support.
  • Function as a charge-trained nurse, coordinating unit workflow and staffing.
  • Mentor and precept nurses to strengthen clinical judgment, promote skill mastery, and ensure adherence to best practices.

Registered Nurse – Medical ICU / MSDU

Rochester General Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated operational functioning of an 18-bed MICU as a charge-trained nurse.
  • Achieved Clinical Ladder Level IV through leadership, quality improvement, and community service.
  • Member of the Early Nurse Intervention and Code Blue Teams, providing advanced assessment and intervention.
  • Served as a clinical resource for floor nurses, offering real-time critical thinking support.

Patient Care Technician – MSDU

Rochester General Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated effectively with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support care delivery.
  • Built foundational clinical skills that supported transition into professional nursing practice.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
01-2019

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Comprehensive health history and physical assessment across the lifespan
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

CCRN | PCCN | BLS | ACLS

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU

Rochester General Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse – Medical ICU / MSDU

Rochester General Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2024

Patient Care Technician – MSDU

Rochester General Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

St. John Fisher University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University At Buffalo

Clinical Experience

St. John Fisher University — Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Long Pond Medical Group — Primary Care (150 hours)

Rochester, NY

  • Evaluated adult patients for acute and chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and acute illness.
  • Developed differential diagnoses and presented evidence-based management plans to preceptor.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory test and diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision-making.
  • Initiated and adjusted pharmacologic therapies in accordance with current clinical guidelines.

Linden Medical Group — Primary Care (75 hours)

Rochester, NY

  • Evaluated adult patients with acute presentations and complex chronic disease, including those with significant multimorbidity.
  • Developed differential diagnoses and formulated evidence-based management plans with increasing autonomy.
  • Provided patient-centered education on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and disease prevention.
  • Documented patient encounters in the EMR with accurate assessment and plan.

Dermatology Associates of Rochester (75 hours)

Rochester, NY

  • Evaluated and managed common dermatologic conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and benign skin lesions.
  • Performed full skin examinations and identified concerning lesions requiring further evaluation.
  • Assisted in procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and lesion removal.
  • Provided patient education on skin care, treatment adherence, and sun protection.

Panorama Pediatrics (150 hours)

Rochester, NY

  • Performed well-child and acute care visits for infants, children, and adolescents, including age-appropriate physical examinations and developmental assessments.
  • Delivered anticipatory guidance on growth, nutrition, safety, and illness management to patients and caregivers.
  • Identified abnormal findings and coordinated appropriate follow-up or specialty referral.

Women's Health Center at Alexander Park

Rochester, NY

  • Delivered comprehensive women’s health care, including preventive, acute, and chronic gynecologic management.
  • Performed guideline-directed screening and preventive care.
  • Provided patient education on reproductive health, STI prevention, and routine screening.
  • Collaborated with supervising provider to develop and implement evidence-based care plans.