Nicole Matthews
Coram,NY
Summary
TO OBTAIN A JOB HAS A Registered Nurse
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Level 1 trauma center
- Caring for a variety of patients
- Gun shot, stabbings victims
- Cardiac, renal, GI, Pulmonary problems
- Falls placing IV lines drawing blood
- Giving meds
- Assessing skin foley insertion and maintenance
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Woodhull Medical Center (Aya)
Brooklyn, New York
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Peconic Bay Medical Center (FlexStaff)
Riverhead, New York
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Peconic Bay Medical Center (MSN)
Riverhead, NY
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Working in a level 2 trauma center, stroke center
- Providing cardiac cath
- Treating pts with psychiatric disorders transferring to treatment facilities
- Caring for pts with drug overdose
- Narcan kit providers
- Treating cardiac, stroke, kidney disease, copd, chf, stab wound victims
- Caring for pediatric patients
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Plainview Hospital (MSN)
Plainview, NY
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Working in the ER
- Taking care of pediatric and adult patients
- Placing heplocks drawing blood
- Taking care of pts with a variety of conditions such has sepsis, MI, CHF, renal failure, asthma, COPD, pancreatitis, overdose, diverticulitis, ect
- Monitoring the pt's response to treatment
- Changing dressing assessing decubitus wound care
- Transferring pt's out to other hospitals
Registered Nurse ER
Kings County Hospital (24/7)
Brooklyn, NY
03.2009 - 07.2015
- Level one trauma room
- Taking care of patients in acute distress suffering from system disfunctions
- GI problems, Cardiac problems, diabetics, renal patients
- Dealing with gun shots, stab wounds, CVA, MI, APE
- Starting IV lines, maintaining central line, chest tubes
Registered Nurse
Harlem Hospital (24/7)
New York, NY
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Level one trauma center
- Worked in the ER
- Worked with patients with gunshot wounds, stab wounds, critical MVAs
- Patients having active MIs, prepared them for angioplasty
- Stroke patients, TPA experience
- Worked with pediatric patients, patients with fractures, burns, lacerations
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
New York Hospital of Queens
Flushing, NY
04.2005 - 05.2009
- Level one trauma center
- Worked with patients with gunshot wounds, stab wounds, critical MVAs, hanging victims, pt's that jumped out of building and off bridges
- Patients having active MIs, prepared them for angioplasty
- Stroke patients, TPA experience
- Worked with pediatric patients, patients with fractures, burns, lacerations
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center (White Glove)
Brooklyn, NY
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Worked in the ER
- Worked with a variety of patients, patients with cardiac, renal, neuro, and gastrointestinal problems
- I start IVs, draw blood, change dressings, change colostomies
- Monitored pt's on ventilators, start and maintained critical drips
- Assist with and maintained central lines, chest tubes, intubation
Registered Nurse
St Vincent Hospital (24/7)
New york, NY
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Working in the ER
- Placing heplocks drawing blood
- Taking care of pts with a variety of conditions such has sepsis, MI, CHF, renal failure, asthma, COPD, pancreatitis, overdose, diverticulitis, ect
- Monitoring the pt's response to treatment
- Changing dressing assessing decubitus wound care
- Transferring pt's out to other hospitals
Registered Nurse
Plainview Hospital (Cross Country)
Plainview, NY
12.2007 - 03.2008
- Worked in the Emergency Room taking care of a variety of patients
- Nursing home patients with sepsis, respiratory distress, and multiple decubiti
- Stroke patients, cardiac patients that was transferred to near by hospitals with a cath lab
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
New York Hospital of Queen (White Glove)
Flushing, NY
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Worked as a Float Nurse in the areas of ER, ICU, CCU, SICU, PACU, Med Surg (renal, neuro, surgical), Telemetry
- I started IV's, draw blood, change dressings, monitored patients on ventilators, PA catheters
ICU Nurse
California Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Provided post-operative care after major surgeries such as heart bypasses or organ transplants.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
Student Nurse
Brotman Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
11.2002 - 12.2002
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
Student Nurse
Brotman Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2002 - 11.2002
- Completed 120 hours on the Rehab Unit with a preceptor
- Worked with patients who required rehabilitation before returning home
- Passed out medications, monitored progress, documented care
Student Nurse
Veteran Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - 06.2002
- Worked in the Psychiatric unit with the assistance of my teacher and staff of the facility
- Interacted with patients with the use of communication and games
Student Nurse
USC County Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - 05.2002
- Worked in the Pediatric department with the assistance of an RN
- Calculated and passed out medications, monitored progress of patients, documented care and reported to doctors
Student Nurse
Queen of Angels Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
02.2002 - 04.2002
- Worked in Labor and Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum with the assistance of an RN
- Monitored progress of labor, witnessed deliveries both vaginal and c-sections
- Recovered mother and baby
Student Nurse
Sunrise Nursing Home
Los Angeles, CA
02.2002 - 04.2002
- Worked at this long term care facility with the assistance of my teacher
- Passed out medications, documented care and progress of patients
Student Nurse
Brotman Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Worked on the Med Surg unit with the assistance of and RN
- Trained on giving blood, inserting catheters, inserting IVs, Hanging IVs, inserting NG tubes, and providing medicine and food through the tube, caring for colostomies, wound care and dressing change
Student Nurse
Veteran Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
08.2000 - 12.2000
- Worked on the Med Surg unit with the assistance of an RN and my teacher
- Trained on making beds, giving baths, feeding and other ADLs, giving PO medications, giving SQ and IM injections, changing dressings and documenting care
Education
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2025
AS Degree/RN Diploma - Registered Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CO01.2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Triage skills
- Time management
- Electronic medical records
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Basic life support
- Trauma care
- Blood draw and sample collection
- IV drug therapy management
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Woodhull Medical Center (Aya)
03.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Peconic Bay Medical Center (FlexStaff)
05.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Peconic Bay Medical Center (MSN)
09.2016 - 03.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Plainview Hospital (MSN)
07.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Harlem Hospital (24/7)
11.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse ER
Kings County Hospital (24/7)
03.2009 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
St Vincent Hospital (24/7)
03.2008 - 11.2008
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center (White Glove)
02.2008 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse
Plainview Hospital (Cross Country)
12.2007 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
New York Hospital of Queens
04.2005 - 05.2009
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
New York Hospital of Queen (White Glove)
08.2003 - 04.2005
ICU Nurse
California Medical Center
01.2003 - 06.2003
Student Nurse
Brotman Hospital
11.2002 - 12.2002
Student Nurse
Brotman Hospital
09.2002 - 11.2002
Student Nurse
Veteran Hospital
04.2002 - 06.2002
Student Nurse
USC County Hospital
04.2002 - 05.2002
Student Nurse
Queen of Angels Hospital
02.2002 - 04.2002
Student Nurse
Sunrise Nursing Home
02.2002 - 04.2002
Student Nurse
Brotman Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2001
Student Nurse
Veteran Hospital
08.2000 - 12.2000
AS Degree/RN Diploma - Registered Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University