Nicole Nicome M.D.

• Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
• Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
• Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
• Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
• Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
• Diagnosed complex cases by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately, ensuring timely intervention.
• Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Managed high-stress situations effectively during emergency procedures, providing life-saving interventions when needed.
• Maintained compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
• Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
• Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system.
• Utilized telemedicine services for remote consultations, expanding access to healthcare for rural patients.
• Remained updated on latest medical advancements through continuous professional development courses and conferences.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.

As a lead physician

• Frequently had meetings on ways to improve protocols and create ideas that will allow patient care to be more seamless and effective.
• Assessed workflow and implemented change when needed.

• Duties were to create clinical workflows that assisted with compliance with core measures.
• The job description also included making sure Doctors, Np's, and PAs were functioning under clinical guidelines of evidence-based medicine.
• Overseeing /approving on-call and daily schedules for clinicians.
• Solved daily clinical problems that arose.
• Made sure clinicians abided by and were on board for new implementations of any clinical change.
• Hiring clinicians and overall training of clinicians
• Maintained a patient panel at 18-22 patients per non-admin day
• Made sure that the patient satisfaction report remained acceptable.
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded for complex cases.
• Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
• Leveraged expertise to assist patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
• Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
• Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
• Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent a recurrence.
• I made sure that charting in EMR was documented well and signed on time
• Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
• Mentored aspiring leaders within the organization, providing guidance career development opportunities.
• Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs, regular feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Spearheaded initiatives for continuous improvement in patient safety, resulting in reduced infection rates and medical errors.
• Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
• Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
• Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
• Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Kept informed on advancements in field to contribute to medical research programs.
• Facilitated performance improvement initiatives for CME credit.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

• Conducted medical rounds daily in order to provide inpatient care and teach residents
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Implemented best practice standards for billing resulting in substantial reduction of accounts receivable delays.
• Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
• Coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
• Trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Created, modified, and executed medical protocols to maximize patient care and utilize ancillary services effectively......
• Taught and provided lectures for residents as a Medical Senior Attending on staff

• Multi-Specialty Private Practice (The practice provided Internal medicine, Pediatrics (I hired independent contracted pediatricians), Physical therapy (A physical therapist was on site and provided services in the patients homes), A Dietitian performed dietary care onsite as well as in the comfort of the patients home.
• Offered nuclear cardiac stress testing on site.
• Ultrasounds needed for the patients were performed in the office and read by an outside radiologist.
• A physiologist was onsite to treat patients with mental health disease.
• Lab work was performed on-premises.
• Taking care of patients in the hospital that were directly admitted from the practice, in order to provide outpatient and inpatient care to patients.
• Established a relationship with a 55 and older complex, where regular care was administered to patients at their location.
• Organized physical trainers to hold exercise sessions for our patient population by creating relationships with local schools and utilizing their gym.

• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
• Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
• Admitted patients to ICU Med Surg and Observation unit
• Performed daily rounds to provide medical care
• Collaborated with case management and discharge planner
• Reviewed and ordered images and labs to provide effective medical care
• Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.

• Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating patients.
• Dedicated 45 plus hours per week as on-call physician at local hospital to supplement staff.
• Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
• Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
• Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
• Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
• Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
• Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
• Leveraged expertise to assist patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
• Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
• Endorsed changes in diet and suggested fitness activities to improve overall health and keep patients in better shape
• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Administered high level of care to patients though active listening, open-ended questioning
• Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine.
• Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
• Consulted with surgeons to discuss patient needs, risks and protective strategies to prevent degeneration of conditions.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
• Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.

• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Recorded patients' health histories and provided consultations weekly.
• Reviewed patient files and records
• Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Admitted and discharged patients
• Provided care for ICU, Step Down, Telemetry and Med Surg patients
• Attended meetings, lectures and provided clinical lectures
• Charted in EMR system and made sure that charts were signed on time

• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Daily rounds in ICU and Med surg floor
• Met with patients and their family members to discuss care
• On Call for Med Surg and ER
• Daily Charting
• Attended Educational lectures for CME
• Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
• Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
• Expedited diagnosis and treatment by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately.
• Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
• Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives, participating in committees focused on process improvement and patient safety.
• Educated medical students about conditions, treatment protocols, and successful patient interaction strategies as qualified instructor for hospital-based classes.
• Handled as many as 20 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
• Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
• Decreased length of stay for hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
• Minimized medical errors by implementing evidence-based practices and adhering to clinical guidelines.
• Increased adherence to best practices by regularly updating clinical knowledge through continuing education opportunities.
• Managed ventilated patients carefully, balancing stats and interventions for optimal short- and long-term health.
• Streamlined patient flow, managing admissions, transfers, and discharges across multiple units.
• Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
• Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning between services or facilities through effective communication with all involved healthcare providers.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
• Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and resolve complex cases.
• Optimized antibiotic stewardship practices, reducing incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections.
• Collaborated with outpatient care providers to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care for patients.
• Provided mentorship to new hospitalists, elevating overall quality of care within department.
• Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance patient care, leading to higher patient satisfaction.
• Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
• Managed high-stress situations effectively during emergency procedures, providing life-saving interventions when needed.