NICOLE ROWLEY
Pocasset,Ma
Summary
A reliable, and dedicated Registered Nurse with four years experience as a Medical Surgical RN and three years experience as a Preceptor to novice nurses in the hospital setting. Exceptional people skills with success providing individualized patient care. A self-motivated and organized individual who is a quick learner, does well in a fast-paced work environment, and is adept at multi-tasking.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Preceptor
Falmouth Hospital
Falmouth, MA
01.2019 - Current
- Supported novice nurse educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost novice learning.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Monitored progress of each novice nurse and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Registered Nurse
Falmouth Hospital
Falmouth, Ma
09.2017 - Current
- Cares for patients utilizing the nursing process
- Administers medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities by working cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Manages patients with a vast array of ailments including orthopedic patients, post operative patients, and those requiring telemetry monitors
- Manages the patient with pain by use of epidurals, oral, and intravenous therapies
- Coordinates total nursing care for patients
- Participates in patient and family teaching
- Documents according to department guidelines
- Manages care from admission to discharge.
Substitute School Nurse
Wareham Public Schools
Wareham, MA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided nursing services to student populations on a day to day, as needed basis.
- Communicated with parents, faculty/staff and healthcare providers as needed.
- Administered and/or supervised the administration of prescription medication to students
- Established and maintained appropriate record keeping and reporting formats and procedures
- Provided health education and health counseling to assist students and families in making decisions to achieve optimal levels of physical, cognitive, and social/emotional wellness
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wareham Pediatric Associates
Wareham, Ma
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Implemented high standards of nursing care to a vast population of patients
- Work cooperatively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Provide education to patients and their families as well as triage phone calls and evaluate parent and patient concerns
- Assumed added responsibilities: Obtained patient histories, presenting complaints, and prepared patients for provider visits, administered injections and medications, performed lab work, conducted EKGs and spirometry, as well as maintain records and reports necessary for patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire12.2019
Associate - Science in Nursing Recieved
Bristol Community College
06.2017
LPN -
Upper Cape Regional Technical School
06.2014
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Medical Supply Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
RN License: NCLEX-RN2318265
BLS Certified, American Heart Association: Valid through August 2022
Timeline
Nurse Preceptor
Falmouth Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Wareham Public Schools
09.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Falmouth Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wareham Pediatric Associates
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate - Science in Nursing Recieved
Bristol Community College
LPN -
Upper Cape Regional Technical School