NICOLE VANWAGONER
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Quality Living Inc
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Professional Pediatric Home Care
08.2012 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
Purdue Global
Omaha, NE04.2021
BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University
Omaha, NE12.2015
ASN - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.2012
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Family Education
Nursing staff leadership
Maintaining privacy
Precepting
Documentation and Charting
Chart updating
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- PALS, 07/01/22, 07/01/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Quality Living Inc
09.2013 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse
Professional Pediatric Home Care
08.2012 - 08.2013
BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University
ASN - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- PALS, 07/01/22, 07/01/24
MSN - Nursing Education
Purdue Global
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