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Nicole Hengel

Spicer,MN

Summary

Well-rounded and personable Hospice Nurse determined to give patients superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Proudly offering more than 21 years' expertise in nursing field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

CentraCare Health Rice Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Nurse Faculty

Ridgewater College
01.2007 - 07.2011
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.

Perioperative Nurse

Family Surgery Center
11.2006 - 01.2008
  • Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
  • Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
  • Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing

Ridgewater College
Willmar

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2010

Skills

  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Home Visits
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Pain Control

Timeline

Registered Nurse

CentraCare Health Rice Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - Current

Nurse Faculty

Ridgewater College
01.2007 - 07.2011

Perioperative Nurse

Family Surgery Center
11.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bethel University

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing

Ridgewater College

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

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