Nicole Stout
Southport,NC
Summary
BSN Registered Nurse Highly skilled career professional with 15 years practical experience in an acute care setting. Established in patient care including assessment, counseling, education and treatment, documentation with care plans and administration of interventions. Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume and delegation. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. All areas of bedside patient care performed in hospital environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU RN
Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Manage patients ages 2 years and older recovering from surgical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Contributed to quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for process enhancements and implementing evidence-based solutions in the PACU unit.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills for early identification of potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering better understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments or therapies.
NICU RN
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
NICU RN
Mount Carmel Health System
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted with high-risk deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, implementing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Managed ventilator care for intubated neonates, ensuring proper settings were maintained for optimal respiratory function.
- Implemented family-centered care strategies by involving parents in bedside rounding discussions and encouraging their active participation in infant care decisions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
NICU RN
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates in a fast-paced level IV NICU environment.
- Provided expertise in caring for the extremely premature infant with complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Participated in small baby team and protocols as a specialized nursing team focusing on the unique needs of the premature infant.
- Skilled in kangaroo care and improving patient outcomes with clinic trials of 24 hour skin-to-skin contact
- Served as a breastfeeding champion in the unit when needed, offering guidance and insight regarding best practices.
- Mentored new NICU nurses through clinical rotations, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth through hands-on training.
Education
Bachelors of Science, Nursing -
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH09.2009
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Credentials - Board Examination
RN License, North Carolina, #295296
Timeline
PACU RN
Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital
01.2021 - Current
NICU RN
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
NICU RN
Mount Carmel Health System
01.2015 - 01.2017
NICU RN
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Science, Nursing -
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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