NICOLE PIAZZA
Murrieta,Ca
Summary
To leverage experience as a new grad nursing student with clinical hospital exposure and 10 years of dialysis experience, to secure a position to apply skills in assessments, critical thinking, medication administration, and charting to provide high-quality patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United Health Services
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one's care.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
DAVITA
10.2011 - 01.2022
- Conducted patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications as directed by the RN
- Assisted in the set-up, monitoring, and take-down of dialysis equipment
- Cannulated brand new AVF and AVG as part of the NFACT team
- Ordered and maintained inventory of medical supplies and medications
- Performed administrative tasks, such as data entry and charting.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN NURSING -
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
12.2023
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE -
MOUNT SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Empathy and Compassion
- Documentation and Charting
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Specimen Collection
- Sterilization Techniques
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical Practice
- Medical Records Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Attention to Detail
- Infection Control
Certification
- BLS/First Aid/AED,ACLS, PALS Certification (AHA)
- Hemodialysis Technician Certification number 00021231
- Registered Nurse License number 95364440
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United Health Services
04.2024 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
DAVITA
10.2011 - 01.2022
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE -
MOUNT SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN NURSING -
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
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