Nicole M. Pearson
Melbourne Beach,Florida
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical proficiency supporting quality patient care. Managed charting, medication monitoring, and care documentation to maintain accurate records. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support treatment adherence and improved outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Orthopedics Unit
MELBOURNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - Current
- Cared for post-operative joint and spine patients, conducted neurological checks, managed surgical site care and dressing changes, and educated patients on recovery from joint and spinal surgeries.
- Delivered bedside care for patients at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Documented assessments in medical center records.
Staff Nurse Ambulatory Care Center
MELBOURNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - Current
- Administered preoperative and postoperative care, conducting patient assessments and health histories for surgical, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, and diagnostic imaging procedures to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans
- Delivered bedside care across Melbourne Regional Medical Center acute units
Staff Nurse Diagnostic Imaging
CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE, Multi-specialty Physician Practice
Middletown, New York
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with radiologist and CT/MRI technologists to conduct diagnostic imaging tests, perform patient assessments and health histories, insert IV catheters, inject CT/MRI contrast, and educate patients on pre/post testing and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with cardiologist to conduct nuclear stress tests, perform patient assessments and health histories, insert IV catheters, facilitate cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia detection, administer medications including persantine, regadenosine, aminophylline, lopressor, cardizem, and nitroglycerin, and educate patients on pre/post testing and discharge instructions.
- Assessed and prioritized patients for multi-specialty visits at a physician practice.
- Delivered medications and injections according to provider orders in a clinical setting.
- Recorded patient assessments accurately in electronic medical records to maintain comprehensive health data.
Staff Nurse - Infusions
FAIRFAX NORTHERN VIRGINIA HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
Woodbridge, Virginia
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive medications in a hematology oncology clinic.
- Administered chemotherapy agents and anti-cancer medications, accessed mediports, performed PICC and Groshong dressing changes, conducted blood draws, and educated patients on disease processes, medication management, and neutropenic precautions.
- Assessed patient symptoms before and during infusion treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and treatment reactions during cancer care visits.
Staff Nurse/Shift Charge Nurse Medical Surgical/Orthopedics Unit
MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE STAFFORD HOSPITAL CENTER
Stafford, Virginia
09.2005 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse Orthopedics Unit
MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
Fredericksburg, Virginia
07.2009 - 05.2009
- Cared for post-operative joint and spine patients through neurological assessments, surgical site care, dressing changes, and patient education on joint and spinal surgeries.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per physician orders.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented changes in clinical records.
- Delivered bedside care for medical center patients across assigned hospital units.
Staff Nurse Special Care Unit
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
Annapolis, Maryland
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during shifts.
- Assessed withdrawal symptoms and monitored patients during treatment to ensure safety and stability.
- Delivered patient-centered care using Anne Arundel Medical Center standards and protocols.
- Recorded assessments, vital signs, and care notes in electronic health records.
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
Annapolis, Maryland
06.2003 - 06.2007
Staff Nurse - Volunteer (American Red Cross) Couplet Care Unit (Mother and Baby)
UNITED STATES NAVAL HOSPITAL
Okinawa
05.2010 - 01.2014
- Monitored post-delivery status through assessments of the mother and baby to ensure well-being. Educated patients on breastfeeding techniques and safe infant care practices to promote healthy outcomes.
- Delivered bedside nursing care to active-duty, retiree, and military family patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under naval hospital protocols.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and care plans in electronic health records.
Clinical Nurse I Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit
NEWPORT HOSPITAL
Newport, Rhode Island
04.2009 - 06.2005
Education
A.A.S. - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, New York05-2004
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Florida Expiration April 2024, BLS for Healthcare Providers November 2024, ACLS Expiration November 2024, PALS Expiration November 2024
GENERALIZED MEDICAL SURGICAL EXPERIENCE
- Past medical surgical tasks to include IV starts/care, blood draws, monitoring chest tubes, nasogastric and gastric tubes, care of central and peripheral lines; medication administration and teaching; monitoring respiratory and cardiac status; interpretation of telemetry strips.
- Care of pre and post operative patients, including assessment of surgical sites, monitoring drains and performing dressing changes, monitoring of patients receiving blood products; intake/output and assistance with daily activities.
- Performed admission assessment, patient teaching on diagnosis, medications and answering questions related to admission; providing comfort, support and floor orientation to patients and families upon admission to unit; initiation of patient care plans and documentation.
- Interactions with doctors and all members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding patient care.
- Performed charge nurse responsibilities of checking cardiac equipment; delegating nursing, bed assignments and troubleshooting issues as they arose in a competent manner to improve customer and employee satisfaction.
Timeline
Staff Nurse Orthopedics Unit
MELBOURNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse Ambulatory Care Center
MELBOURNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse - Infusions
FAIRFAX NORTHERN VIRGINIA HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
09.2010 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse - Volunteer (American Red Cross) Couplet Care Unit (Mother and Baby)
UNITED STATES NAVAL HOSPITAL
05.2010 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse Diagnostic Imaging
CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE, Multi-specialty Physician Practice
10.2009 - 06.2012
Staff Nurse Orthopedics Unit
MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
07.2009 - 05.2009
Clinical Nurse I Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit
NEWPORT HOSPITAL
04.2009 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse Special Care Unit
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2007 - 05.2008
Staff Nurse/Shift Charge Nurse Medical Surgical/Orthopedics Unit
MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE STAFFORD HOSPITAL CENTER
09.2005 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2003 - 06.2007
A.A.S. - Nursing
Orange County Community College