NICOLE KAPICA
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Newly licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a BSN in progress (expected completion December 2024), prepared to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment. Having passed the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt within 85 questions, I bring essential clinical skills from rigorous rotations and a previous role as a Pharmacy Technician, which fortified my expertise in medication administration and patient education. I am adept at performing patient assessments, implementing evidence-based care plans, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Eager to contribute to high standards of patient care and safety, I am positioned to make a meaningful impact in patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Deliver high-quality patient services, ensuring patient safety and care in medication dispensing
- Manage medication inventory and ensure proper storage
- Collaborate with pharmacists to prepare and verify 600+ prescriptions daily to promote patient health
- Utilize pharmacological knowledge to advise patients and foster medication adherence
- Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy, adhering to HIPAA regulations for over 450 patients daily
Clinical Nursing Student
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island University Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to collect clinical data, contributing to accurate health status documentation and reporting
- Administered medications competently, ensuring compliance with medication administration protocols and patient safety measures
- Recorded and interpreted vital signs and blood glucose levels, creating evidence based patient care plans and promote clinical decision making
- Engaged in multidisciplinary team collaboration, supporting the provision of holistic, patient-centered care and optimizing patient outcomes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY12.2024
Skills
- Pharmacology
- Safe patient care
- Critical thinking
- Clinical skills
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
Volunteer Experience
- Animal Care Volunteer, Best Friends Pet Adoption Center, Manhattan, NY. Provided care and support for shelter animals, assisted in maintaining a clean environment, engaged with potential adopters.
- Polish Festival Volunteer, Staten Island, Staten Island, NY. Supported the festival by setting up and managing booths, ensuring a positive experience for attendees, promoted cultural engagement, collaborated with Wagner College students and other volunteers.
Certifications and Licenses
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Registered Professional Nurse License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2022 - 09.2024
Clinical Nursing Student
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island University Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
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