Nicole Hilton
McDonough,GA
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE -Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skills working with diverse patient populations with over 9 years of experience as an Licensed Practical Nurse.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Virtual Care
Kaiser Permanente
Jonesboro, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff RN Gyn/Oncology RN
Kaiser Permanente
Jonesboro, GA
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Promote kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Documented all therapies, including chemotherapy and radiation to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Staff RN Ob/Gyn
Kaiser Permanente
Jonesboro, GA
12.2009 - Current
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance
- Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and internal departments
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions
- Precepted new nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Interpreted NST strips and reported data to provider
- Assisteds physician with examinations, tests, and procedures
Pre-Op/PACU Reproductive Center
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation
- Prepared operating room while maintaining sterile technique
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Circulated OR during procedures
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
Piedmont Healthcare
Fayetteville, GA
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA/Epidural pumps, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Pain and labor management
- Fetal monitoring
- Neonatal assessments and care
- Antepartum and postpartum care
- Grief counseling and support
- Neonatal post-mortem care
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Patient Trainer
Alere Home Monitoring
Livermore, CA
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Met with patients and family members to explain use of INR Monitor, respond to questions and educate on proposed actions to improve health.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Promptly responded to requests for information while maintaining security.
- Relayed discrepancies, patient condition or special information regarding patient to appropriate personnel.
Registered Nurse Detox
View Point Health
Conyers, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on the importance of following a healthy diet and lifestyle after detoxification.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between family members regarding their loved one's addiction treatment plan.
- Adapted nursing practice according to changes in regulations or standards of care related to addiction treatment services.
- Attended weekly team meetings with other medical staff members to discuss patient cases and share best practices.
- Counseled individuals on recognizing triggers that could lead to relapse in order to prevent future substance abuse.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period.
- Developed discharge plans in coordination with multidisciplinary team members that included follow-up appointments and community resources available for continued care after leaving facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08.2022
Associate of Science - Registerd Nurse
Excelsior College
2016
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta Techical College
2008
Skills
- OR circulator
- Pre-op/PACU experience
- L&D experience
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Computerized charting specialist(EPIC)
- IV drug therapy management
- High risk medication administration
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in a fast-paced setting/environment
- Basic EKG interpretation
- Triaging
- Excellent nursing assessment skills
- Cancer patient management
- INR monitor training
- RPM experience
- Telehealth Experience
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure, State of Georgia
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Anticoagulation Patient Self Testing Educator Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Detox
View Point Health
10.2022 - Current
RN, Virtual Care
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - Current
Staff RN Gyn/Oncology RN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - 09.2022
Pre-Op/PACU Reproductive Center
Emory Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2020
Patient Trainer
Alere Home Monitoring
12.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
Piedmont Healthcare
03.2017 - 06.2019
Staff RN Ob/Gyn
Kaiser Permanente
12.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Registerd Nurse
Excelsior College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta Techical College
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