Nicole Spicola
CITY_US,STATE_US
Summary
Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience spanning PACU, Pre-Op, Pre-Admission Testing, Moderated Sedation Nursing, Cardiac Telemetry, Intensive Care, and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Experienced clinical leader and educator with more than five years of nurse management experience. Currently hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Float Pool Nurse
SCA Health
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered flexible nursing coverage across outpatient surgical services and post-anesthesia care unit, ensuring continuity of care.
- Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care while independently managing multiple clinical environments.
- Provided flexible clinical coverage as pre-admission testing nurse and relief charge nurse, adapting to varied patient needs.
Director of Nursing
Mile High Surgicenter
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed daily nursing operations to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.
- Responsible for daily nursing operations to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.
- Oversaw quality positions across surgery centers, including employee health, clinical quality, and infection control.
Registered Nurse
Mile High Surgicenter
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided pre- and post-operative care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Managed busy surgery schedule as charge nurse, prioritizing safe patient care and coordinating team efforts.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in pre-operative and post-operative settings.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-surgical recovery plans and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered high-level rehabilitative care for patients recovering from hospitalization, including those with cardiothoracic surgery, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary disorders, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored patients on telemetry, promptly recognizing and responding to dysrhythmias to maintain patient safety.
- Developed individualized treatment programs addressing each patient’s diagnosis, needs, and activity level, enhancing rehabilitation effectiveness.
Clinical Educator
Parkview Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Oriented newly hired nurses to Parkview Medical Center, facilitating their integration into the team.
- Trained staff on standards of care, policy and procedure education, equipment check-offs, and Pyxis usage, ensuring compliance and competence.
- Delivered ongoing and annual education for nursing staff, enhancing knowledge and adherence to best practices.
- Instructed BLS classes for nursing staff at Parkview Medical Center.
Registered Nurse – PACU / SDS / PAT
Parkview Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Supervised 40+ staff in Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Same Day Surgery, and Pre-Admission Testing departments, ensuring high-quality patient care and team effectiveness.
- Delivered Phase I PACU care and recovered patients during the immediate postoperative phase.
- Managed airway stabilization, vital-sign monitoring, and medication administration, ensuring patient safety during recovery.
- Prepared patients for surgery, placed IVs, communicated with surgical team, and assisted with Phase III recovery, enhancing patient transition through surgical process.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2015
- Held staff nurse positions in telemetry, cardiac ICU, and PACU, providing specialized care in critical environments.
- Provided direct patient care in various departments, ensuring comfort and safety., and charge nursing positions in each department.
- Administered medications and monitored patient recovery in post-operative settings.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety protocols.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care to enhance recovery outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO06-2004
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessment
- IV insertion
- Central line care
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS Instructor
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
PACU Float Pool Nurse
SCA Health
01.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
Mile High Surgicenter
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Mile High Surgicenter
01.2019 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Educator
Parkview Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse – PACU / SDS / PAT
Parkview Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Otero Junior College