Nicole Tierney
Summary
Highly qualified and board-certified Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience in pediatric urgent care setting. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors and ensuring parent education for excellent care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNP, Children's ExpressCARE
Lehigh Valley Health Network
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through comprehensive health assessments, personalized treatment plans, and compassionate communication.
- Optimized clinic workflow efficiency, managing a high volume of patients while maintaining quality care standards.
- Served as a preceptor to nurse practitioner students, fostering their professional growth and clinical competency development.
- Contributed to the advancement of nursing practice by participating in research projects and attending professional conferences.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, injuries, exacerbations of chronic diseases; provided appropriate treatments and follow-up care.
- Prescribed medications judiciously based on evidence-based guidelines; monitored therapeutic responses closely for efficacy or adverse effects.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Lehigh Valley Health Network
10.2016 - 02.2022
- Improved neonatal patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and protocols.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to families during critical stages in the NICU, fostering trust and open communication.
- Streamlined nursing workflows through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Mentored new nursing staff in proper NICU procedures, improving overall unit performance.
- Optimized quality of care by participating in continuous improvement initiatives within the NICU unit.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing, diagnosing, and formulating comprehensive care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Provided clinical supervision for student nurses during their practicum rotations within the Progressive Care Unit setting.
Patient Care Assistant, Labor and Delivery
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Center Valley05.2014
High School Diploma -
Whitehall High School
Whitehall, PA06.2009
Skills
- Pediatric Care
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Systems
- Suturing
- Splinting
- Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
NP Preceptor
Interprofessional Quality Improvement Project in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Small Baby Committee
Respiratory Care Committee
Nurse Advisory Council
Nurse Preceptor
Graduate Nurse Residency Project
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
State of Pennsylvania
License #SP025042
NPI #1184375305
DEA #MT7279397
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Certification #2021098021
Registered Nurse
State of Pennsylvania
License #RN660401
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CRNP, Children's ExpressCARE
Lehigh Valley Health Network
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Lehigh Valley Health Network
10.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2014 - 10.2016
Patient Care Assistant, Labor and Delivery
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
High School Diploma -
Whitehall High School
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