Nicole Watson
Summerville,SC
Summary
Versatile, motivated, and committed Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience delivering high-quality care. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Flexible with changing assignments and schedules. Communicates effectively with all team members and departments regardless of their educational level or their ethnic background. Collaborating together for the best care possible for all Veterans.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
OR/CVOR, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, SC
01.2015 - Current
- GYN and ENT Coordinator at previous employer.
- Currently the Cardiothoracic Coordinator at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.
- Knowledge to perform and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Experience dressing wounds, administering medication, and aiding doctors in medical procedures
- Responsible for providing quality perioperative care for all veterans, during the surgical phase their experience
- Being prepared for any complications or emergencies that may arise
- Also responsible to scrub and circulate in various surgical specialties.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Registered Nurse
OR/CVOR, Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Collaborates with the doctor to provide the best care for the patients
- Responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care
- Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician
- Circulates and functions as a scrub assistant when needed.
Registered Nurse, Roper
CVOR
Francis Charleston, SC
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care
- Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician
- Circulates and functions as a scrub assistant when needed.
Phlebotomist
Roper St
Francis Charleston, SC
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
Education
Associate - Nursing ADN
Trident Technical College
01.2005
Certificate, Phlebotomy -
Trident Technical College
01.2004
Associate - Arts
Trident Technical College
01.2003
Diploma, LPN -
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- CVOR Clinical Coach
- BLS Certified
- Family and patient support
- Schedule coordination
- Provides pre-surgery phone calls as needed for support and instruction on surgical days
- Motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills quickly
- Strong clinical judgement
- Complete and accurate charting and clinical documentation
- Adept at developing credibility and confidence with patients, families, and doctors
- Recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed
- Capable of communicating will with staff in all departments regardless of education level or background
- Participated and presented an RCA at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
- Coordinates and communicates with doctors and product representatives for specialty items needed for a surgical case
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OR/CVOR, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
OR/CVOR, Trident Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Roper
CVOR
01.2006 - 01.2009
Phlebotomist
Roper St
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate - Nursing ADN
Trident Technical College
Certificate, Phlebotomy -
Trident Technical College
Associate - Arts
Trident Technical College