NICOLE POLZIN
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated and compassionate critical care nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
Fort Myers, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Cared for critical Neuro and Medical/Surgical patients in a 26 bed ICU
- Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in an ICU setting.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques for providing neuro ICU nursing care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to neuro ICU nursing practices.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
- Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
- Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, and hemodynamic instability.
Clinical Supervisor
Lee Health System
Fort Myers, FL
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Clinical Supervisor for 36 bed Cardiac PCU
- Included in staffing as needed as charge nurse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
- Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Investigated complaints from clients or families concerning their care or treatment.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication among members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Caring for PCU level patients with complex cardiac issues including but not limited to CHF, Cardiomyopathy, NSTEMI, and stable STEMIs
- I have experience in pulling arterial sheaths on post angioplasty patients and caring for patients with radial arterial bands
- I fill in as charge nurse as needed and precept new employees
- I was part of the Team Steps program and I am also actively involved in our unit’s Quality Council.
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Cared for high risk patients with ST elevation MI in a fast pace, high volume cardiac catheterization lab
- Other procedures included peripheral angiograms and stenting, Pericardiocentesis, Right Heart Caths, IABP insertions, transvenous pacemaker insertions, AAA grafts repairs, Carotid angiograms, PFO closures, and ASD closures
Assistant Nurse Supervisor
Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
02.2007 - 08.2009
- Assistant Supervisor for 30 bed Adult Progressive Care Unit
- Implemented daily floor assignments on evaluation of patient needs and staffing requirements
- Assisted with the interview and hiring process, managed yearly employee reviews, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Travel Registered Nurse
Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
05.2004 - 02.2007
- Worked as a travel nurse on a 30 bed Adult Progressive Care Unit caring for critically ill patients
- Also precepted new graduate nurses and was charge nurse as needed.
Registered Nurse
Marquette General Hospital
Marquette, MI
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Cared for patients on an Adult Progressive Care Unit including but not limited to post cardiac cath patients, post Coronary Bypass patients, post AAA repairs, acute MI, CHF, Diabetes, Alcohol withdrawal, kidney failure liver failure, COPD, Cancer, and Ischemic/nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Facilitated care and implemented floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Floated to CICU, MICU, SICU, and CVICU as needed.
Education
RN-BSN -
Walden University
07-2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
06.2002
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Computer charting (Epic) experience
- Strong ethical values
- Arterial and venous sheath removal/care
- Quick learner
- Good rapport with colleagues
- IV starts and blood draws
- Foley insertion
- NG insertion
- Chest tube care
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- 12 Lead EKG understanding
- Charge nurse experience
- Wound care
- Preceptor experience
- Charge nurse experience
- Drug/Alcohol withdrawal
- Ventilator management
- Seizure Management
- EVD management
- Post Craniotomy/neuro intervention care
- Hemodynamic monitoring/titrating drips
- Post TNK care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2017 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2017 to present
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
05.2021 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Lee Health System
01.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
07.2014 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center
08.2009 - 07.2014
Assistant Nurse Supervisor
Maricopa Medical Center
02.2007 - 08.2009
Travel Registered Nurse
Maricopa Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse
Marquette General Hospital
05.2002 - 05.2004
RN-BSN -
Walden University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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