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Nicole Marshall

Lagrange,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to expand knowledge. Ready to help a team achieve company goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
  • Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications and closely monitoring for adverse effects.
  • Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures such as central line insertions and chest tube placements, ensuring safe and efficient completion.
  • Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while exhibiting cultural competence in addressing their unique issues or needs effectively.
  • Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.

Patient Care Technician

Loyola University Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.

Phlebotomy Technician

Loyola University Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency through proper specimen handling and labeling procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
  • Streamlined the blood collection process through proficient venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
  • Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in performing both routine blood collections as well as more specialized collections such as therapeutic phlebotomy or difficult-to-draw patients.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of professionalism while working collaboratively with fellow healthcare providers when addressing any concerns or discrepancies regarding testing requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
12.2022

Skills

  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Vasoactive Medication
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Infection Control
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Assessment
  • Time Management
  • Professional Development

Timeline

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ Medical Center
12.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Loyola University Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022

Phlebotomy Technician

Loyola University Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lewis University
Nicole Marshall