Nicole Neilson
Registered Nurse
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dedicated Nursing professional with 13 years advanced practice background in ER/ICU/IMC/Hospice settings. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Dedicated to patient safety and optimal resource utilization. Delivers expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities. Strong case management knowledge, utilization review, and telephonic nursing. Possess years 5+ years of Management experience. Strong knowledge in pain management, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Physician's Choice Hospice
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare facilities to expand referral networks for hospice services.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
- Mentored new nurses in the field of hospice case management, contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to quality end-of-life care.
RN Case Manager
United Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning
- Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay
- Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care
- Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work
- May also be responsible for: utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post-acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.)
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service
- As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model
- Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
ICU/ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Travel INC.
09.2013 - 01.2022
- Time management Documentation Care prioritization, Travel nurse in various areas - ICU, ER-4:1-1:1 patient ratio
Clinical Nurse II
Spring Valley Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
- IMC nurse with care of patient ratio 4:1.
Quality Improvement Performance Analyst
VHS Consolidated
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Abstracting core measure data for sepsis, heart failure, emergency, and stroke
- Responsible for assisting withthe implementation of the PI process hospital wide.
CMU Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
- IMC nurse with care of patient ratio 4:1
- Specializing in care of the cardiac monitored and post-op cardiac procedural patient
- Bipap/Ventilated patients
Clinical Nurse II
Henderson Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
- IMC nurse with care of patient ratio 4:1
- Or 5:1
- Specializing in care of the cardiac monitored and post-op cardiacprocedural patient
- Bipap
- Float to Med/Surg/ER
Clinical Nurse I-Float II-Charge Nurse
Hoag Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2018
- IMC/Telemetry float pool nurse on emergency room, antepartum/gynecology, renal, pulmonary,
Clinical Nurse II
St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange
10.2013 - 09.2015
- IMC-Telemetry Nurse Cardiac/Renal/Pulm floor 4:1 -3:1 patient load
- Float to Sub=ICU/MICU
- Cardiac care of post-op cardiac intervention patients, VF/VT, unstable angina, Atrial Fib, and sepsis patient populations.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence Health Care
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
Registered Nurse
Pacific Hospital Of Long Beach
09.2012 - 10.2012
- Telemetry Unit/IMC 4:1 -3:1 patient ratio
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations by administering advanced life support.
Manager
Neighborhoodies
01.2005 - 02.2009
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Education
Post- Graduate Certificate - FNP
Graduate Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner
01.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Generalist
West Coast University
01.2015 - 2017.12
Skills
- Time management
- Case management
- Documentation
- Staff Management
- Policies and Procedures
Additional Information
- Nevada Registered Nurse 812378California Registered Nurse 826277
Certification
Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Manager
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Physician's Choice Hospice
08.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
United Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2024
Post- Graduate Certificate - FNP
Graduate Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
Spring Valley Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Improvement Performance Analyst
VHS Consolidated
04.2019 - 07.2019
Clinical Nurse II
Henderson Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
CMU Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Nurse I-Float II-Charge Nurse
Hoag Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Generalist
West Coast University
01.2015 - 2017.12
Clinical Nurse II
St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange
10.2013 - 09.2015
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence Health Care
10.2013 - 11.2014
ICU/ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Travel INC.
09.2013 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Pacific Hospital Of Long Beach
09.2012 - 10.2012
Manager
Neighborhoodies
01.2005 - 02.2009
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