Nicole McCollum
Sperry
Summary
Qualified and dedicated Registered Trauma Emergency Nurse and Hospice Case Manager with five years experience working in a highpressure ER setting and case management. Specialized at providing immediate emergency care and triage assessment. Skilled in effective communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Traveler- Emergency Nurse
St. Francis South Emergency Center
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of a high-acuity emergency department, overseeing a team of RNs, LPNs and techs to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
- Triaged and prioritized patient flow to optimize bed utilization and reduce wait times in a fast-paced ER.
- Served as primary resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, conflict resolution, and rapid decision-making during critical events.
- Managed staffing assignments and shift coverage to maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios and comply with regulatory standards.
RN Case Manager
Suncrest Hospice
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Provide comprehensive case management and direct nursing care to terminally ill patients in home and facility settings, ensuring symptom management and quality end-of-life care.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conduct regular assessments, medication management, and patient/family education on disease progression and hospice philosophy.
- Facilitate communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure coordinated and compassionate care.
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making, assisting with advanced care planning and goals-of-care discussions.
Trauma Emergency Nurse
St. Francis Trauma Emergency Center
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Applied expertise in prompt patient assessment during arrival to the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma.
- Trained and served in leadership with relief charge training to assist in managing the department.
- Assessed and monitored several critical care patients simultaneously, ensuring prompt intervention and stabilization.
- Assisted in advanced clinical procedures such as trauma thoracotomies, intubation, and advanced life saving support while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Demonstrated efficient time management skills by prioritizing patient care based on acuity level.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, OKSkills
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Critical care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Rapid decision making
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Emergency triage
Certification
- ACLS, 03/25
- PALS, 10/27
- TNCC, 01/26
- BLS, 10/26
- Multi-state RN, #201226
Timeline
Internal Traveler- Emergency Nurse
St. Francis South Emergency Center
04.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Suncrest Hospice
02.2024 - 04.2025
Trauma Emergency Nurse
St. Francis Trauma Emergency Center
01.2021 - 02.2024
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State Institute of Technology