Nicole Turner
Clarksville,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, leading to improved outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and infection control, fostering a collaborative environment for high-quality care delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
04.2002 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning to support nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided patient education on health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Supported daily operations by organizing medical supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures in all procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Labor And Delivery
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- Patient counseling
- Medical recordkeeping
- Call triaging
Certification
BLS
c-EFM
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
04.2002 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Labor And Delivery
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
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