Nicole Lee
MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Humboldt,Iowa
Summary
Compassionate board-certified psychiatric & family nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the healthcare team. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, Iowa
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating physical and psychiatric conditions.
- Performed Disability and DOT examinations.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers, and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nurse Case Manager/Utilization Management Coordinator
UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, Iowa
05.2011 - 10.2019
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies, and variances in plans of care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted the interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Homecare/Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
UnityPoint Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Iowa
05.2002 - 05.2009
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain and ways to keep hospice patients comfortable.
Education
Post Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate -
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA12.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL02.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.1997
Skills
- Organized
- Dependable
- Proficient in Systoc and Epic
- Safety Protocols
- Best Practices and Standards
- Patient Health Education
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Culturally Sensitive
Certification
- 2023 [PMHNP, B-C] American Nurses Credentialing Center
- 2019 [ARNP] Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- State of Iowa
- 2019 [NP-C] American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification
- 1997 [RN] Registered Nurse – State of Iowa
Timeline
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
UnityPoint Health
10.2019 - 10.2022
Nurse Case Manager/Utilization Management Coordinator
UnityPoint Health
05.2011 - 10.2019
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Iowa Central Community College
01.2010 - 05.2011
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UnityPoint Health
05.2009 - 05.2011
Homecare/Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
UnityPoint Fort Dodge
05.2002 - 05.2009
Post Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate -
Wilkes University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
- 2023 [PMHNP, B-C] American Nurses Credentialing Center
- 2019 [ARNP] Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- State of Iowa
- 2019 [NP-C] American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification
- 1997 [RN] Registered Nurse – State of Iowa
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