Nicole M. Vicknair
Allen,Texas
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with furthered education and now ready to pursue being a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the acute care setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Children's House, Children’s Health Dallas ITU
12.2013 - Current
- Assists with coordination of inpatient care, discharge needs and family education on up to 3 ventilated patients while providing trach care, trach changing, cleaning and maintenance.
- Skilled in using and maintaining PICC lines, CVL’s, and femoral lines.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Home HealthCare
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Single caregiver delivering respiratory therapy and gastric medications or feeds while monitoring responses on trach/vent patients in home setting
- Performed patient centered care while maintaining patient safety
- Collaborated with parents and doctors to ensure appropriate treatment and ensure positive patient outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2008
Skills
- Epic charting
- Leadership experience via charge nurse and preceptor role
- Multi-tasking and time management skills in fast-paced environments
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Pediatric trach/ventilator experience in hospital setting and home setting
- Patient Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Performs individualized, patient centered, and family centered care
- Caregiver Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Lab results interpretation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support-exp 8/2024
- BLS- Basic Life Support- exp 7/2024
Accomplishments
- Managed floor with over 20 patients as a charge nurse
- Supervision - Precepted new nursing staff.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Children's House, Children’s Health Dallas ITU
12.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maxim Home HealthCare
02.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
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