NICOLE TANCS
Kenilworth
Summary
Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and recovery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocare Summit Pediatrics
Summit, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Earned promotion from Medical Assistant to Licensed Practical Nurse, assuming expanded clinical responsibilities following licensure.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain vital signs, review medical histories, and document findings in electronic medical records.
- Administer oral medications, injections, and vaccinations while maintaining patient safety and infection-control standards.
- Assisted physicians in delivering high-quality pediatric care through effective patient preparation, clinical assistance, and streamlined care coordination.
- Support physicians in delivering high-quality pediatric care through patient preparation, clinical assistance, and care coordination.
- Triage patient calls while coordinating referrals, insurance authorizations, and specialty-care services to enhance patient access to necessary care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Kenilworth Fire & Rescue Squad
Kenilworth, NJ
02.2021 - Current
- Deliver emergency treatment and life-support interventions in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
- Delivered emergency treatment and life-support interventions, ensuring timely and effective patient stabilization in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with emergency responders and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and facilitate safe transport to medical facilities.
- Utilized critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to assess and prioritize patient needs during emergency responses.
Medical Assistant
Advocare Summit Pediatrics
Summit, NJ
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Educated families on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices in pediatric care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ08-2026
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Iselin, NJ01-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Studies
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Pediatric Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations & Vaccinations
- Triage & Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation
- EMR Documentation
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Airway management
- Laboratory procedures
- Team Collaboration
Clinical Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Clinical Rotations
Berkeley College | Expected Graduation: August 2026
Medical-Surgical Nursing - Palisades Medical Center
Performed head-to-toe assessments and monitored patient status.
Administered medications under RN instructor supervision.
Provided wound care, patient education, and discharge teaching.
Documented patient care using the electronic health record (EHR).
Maternal/Newborn Nursing - St. Josephs University Medical Center
Assisted with postpartum and newborn assessments.
Supported breastfeeding education and newborn care.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - St. Josephs University Medical Center
Used therapeutic communication with patients.
Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Completed mental status assessments and safety evaluations.
Community Health/Public Health
Conducted community health assessments.
Participated in health promotion and disease prevention activities.
Provided patient education on chronic disease management.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (New Jersey)
- Emergency Medical Technician (New Jersey)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocare Summit Pediatrics
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advocare Summit Pediatrics
08.2021 - 02.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Kenilworth Fire & Rescue Squad
02.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Liberal Studies
Union County College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Berkeley College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute