Nicole Reis
West Salem
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurses Across America- UW Health University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Level I Trauma Center
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America- Ascension-Saint Francis
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Level IV Trauma center
- Care for patients who are admitted and stay in the Emergency department
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Placement of IV with ultrasound guidance, if required.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurses Across America- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Level I Adult Trauma Center
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Placement of IV with ultrasound guidance, if required.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gundersen Health System
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians and ancillary departments to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Placement of IV with ultrasound guidance, if required.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurses Across America- Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Level III Trauma Center
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Placement of IV with ultrasound guidance, if required.
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System-Special Precautions Unit
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitor respiratory and physical status of the patient diagnosed with COVID-19
- Administer IV push medication, continuous infusion medications, and investigational medications
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Gundersen Health System-Cardiopulmonary Unit
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitor and assess patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases
- Used intravenous (IV) push medications and continuous infusions with stable and unstable patients while monitoring for effectiveness and potential adverse effects
- Provided care to patient pre- and post-operative heart catheterizations, pacemaker/AICD implantation, lung surgery, and CABG while maintaining chest tube and pacer wire care and safety
- Utilize policies to care and educate patients and families for quality patient centered care
- Provide care to patients under intermediate care (IMC) status with diagnosis of sepsis, cardiac arrhythmia management, trans-aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and acute coronary syndrome.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Patient Care/Telemetry/Emergency Department Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare 7th Floor
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Aided in patient activities of daily living
- Obtained and documented vital signs, 12 lead EKGs, insertion/removal of Foley catheters, removal peripheral intravenous catheters
- Monitored heart rhythms/arrhythmia; notified staff of ectopy.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI01.2019
High School Diploma -
Colby High School
Colby, WI01.2014
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse - Compact
- NIHSS- Stroke
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Care
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurses Across America- UW Health University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America- Ascension-Saint Francis
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurses Across America- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurses Across America- Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gundersen Health System
03.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System-Special Precautions Unit
08.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Gundersen Health System-Cardiopulmonary Unit
07.2019 - 03.2021
Patient Care/Telemetry/Emergency Department Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare 7th Floor
12.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
High School Diploma -
Colby High School
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