Nicole Ryan, RN
Truckee,CA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health RN brings 10-years experience visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with medication management and home safety precautions. Proficient in telephone triage, medical advice, case management, and care coordination. Demonstrates exceptional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Committed to delivering high-quality care independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, patient's and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
2017.02 - Current
- Serve as a case manager, coordinating patient care and healthcare services, with a focus on home health
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, medication management and lifestyle options.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Registered Nurse
Renown Home Health
2021.03 - 2022.01
- Delivered comprehensive care to stable and chronically ill patients in their homes, specializing in wound care management, medication management and home safety.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
2017.10 - 2020.03
- Managed care for general surgical/trauma step-down patients in a large hospital
- Utilized nursing process and critical thinking skills to ensure patient well-being
- Mentored student nurses and collaborated with healthcare team members.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
2015.05 - 2017.06
- Provided care to stable to chronically ill patients in their homes, specializing in wound care management
- Focused on patient education to promote self-care and prevent hospital readmissions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Education
A.S. Degree in Nursing -
Carrington College
Reno, NV04.2013
B.S. Nutritional Sciences -
University of Nevada
Reno, NV05.2004
Skills
- Home Health Care
- Wound Care Management
- Telephone Triage & Medical Advice
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems Documentation and Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Nevada Board of Nursing – RN License, RN75684
- California Board on Nursing – RN License, RN 9504950
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Volunteer Experience
- Achieve Tahoe, Disabled Sports USA Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, CA
- Member RN Response Network
- American Red Cross – Medical Response Team
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Renown Home Health
2021.03 - 2022.01
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
2017.10 - 2020.03
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
2017.02 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
2015.05 - 2017.06
A.S. Degree in Nursing -
Carrington College
B.S. Nutritional Sciences -
University of Nevada
- Nevada Board of Nursing – RN License, RN75684
- California Board on Nursing – RN License, RN 9504950
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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