Nicole Pease
Berne,IN
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse serves patient needs with high-quality, skilled medical care. Experienced in critical care conditions with specialized knowledge of pulmonary, trauma and stroke concerns. Promotes strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills to meet demand. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Organized, knowledgeable, and experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Understands the importance of collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN, ICU
Crossmed Healthcare Staffing Solutions
Omaha, Nebraska
10.2022 - Current
- Provide compassionate patient care in diverse clinical settings across Indiana.
- Adapt quickly to new environments and varied healthcare systems during assignments.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advances in critical care medicine.
- Utilize advanced medical equipment for critical care monitoring including ventilators, art lines, CRRT, rapid infusion, targeted temperature management.
- Administer PO and IV medications and monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Provide support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Document patient progress and changes in medical records accurately.
- Implement infection control measures to ensure patient safety in the ICU.
- Facilitate discharge planning process by coordinating follow up appointments with specialists post-discharge.
- Train new nursing staff on best practices and company protocols.
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
Anderson, Indiana
01.2025 - 01.2026
- ICU, assist in Med Surg when needed.
- Orientation of new staff and new graduates.
Registered Nurse-Travel, all
Marion General Hospital
Marion, IN
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Hospital float pool including ICU, Med Surg, ER, and Rehab Hospital.
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
Anderson, IN
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Ascension Health had a ransomeware attack in May of 2024 that shut down electronic health record systems through June of 2024, requiring us to utilize downtime protocols for 6 weeks.
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaching hospital; collaborated with physicians, residents, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Deaconess
Evansville, IN
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Resource Team which involved floating between both Midtown and Gateway Hospitals covering all Intensive Care Units including Pulmonary, Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, and The Heart Hospital.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Patient Care Assistant
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Dale, Huffman, and Babcock Lawyers
Bluffton, IN
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Helped draft, edit and transmit legal documentation such as motions and letters.
- Coordinated correspondence between attorneys and clients for active cases and other matters.
- Managed high volume of phone calls and coordinated well-organized appointment schedules.
- Routed contracts, agreements and invoices through proper signature process.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Conducted research and analyzed documents to prepare findings and formulate alternatives.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Researched cases, prepared briefs, collected data and interpreted legal information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN05.2020
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Lab Result Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Disease Prevention
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Relationship Building
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Symptom Assessment and Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
- ACLS and BLS
- NIHSS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse-Travel, all
Marion General Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse-Travel, ICU
Deaconess
11.2022 - 06.2023
Travel RN, ICU
Crossmed Healthcare Staffing Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lutheran Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Lutheran Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2020
Legal Administrative Assistant
Dale, Huffman, and Babcock Lawyers
10.2013 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana