Nicole Picard
Wichita,KS
Summary
Frontline COVID healthcare worker throughout the pandemic demonstrating 5 years of experience in critical care settings. Passionate about the holistic care and the individual needs of each patient, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy. Displays proficient critical thinking skills and prioritization in high-pressure environments. Dynamic understanding of a multitude of different disease processes among critical illnesses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Via Christi
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Nurse Intern Medical Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Via Christi
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Served as an advocate for patients' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2022
Skills
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (BCEN)
- Ultrasound IV Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Via Christi
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Intern Medical Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Via Christi
06.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Wichita State University
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