Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Licensure & Certifications
Clinical Rotations
References
Timeline
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Nicole B. Hamlin

Mulberry,FL

Summary

Compassionate, hardworking, and quality-driven Advanced Practice Nurse, who is well versed in various clinical settings. Delivers quality care with strong interpersonal abilities and assessment skills. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving communication and management skills. Recognized for collaborating well within the interdisciplinary team. Performs in stressful situations and interprets and applies policies/procedures with good judgment. Passionate in building rapport with patients and families to provide positive outcomes and improve overall quality of care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Watson Clinic, LLC
Lakeland, FL
07.2022 - 02.2023

• Assessed, Planned, Diagnosed, Implemented, and Interpreted testing(s) based on chief complaint related to otolaryngology etiologies for continuity of care.
• Assessed and prepared patients for in-office procedures/out-patient procedures and perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Submitted Billing, Coding, Testing(s), and Referrals as necessary for visit and plan of care
• Used various equipment(s), tools and supplies for procedures and instrumentation as necessary for standard in office ENT procedures: Nasal/Laryngoscopes, Ear microscopy/Suture removal(s), etcetera

Registered Nurse - Pre Admission Testing/Endoscopy

Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Provided procedural information to patients and families.
  • Contacted other medical facilities to confirm medical histories, clearances, and diagnostics to prevent inaccuracies that could halt surgery.
  • Obtained blood samples and 12 lead EKG for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture on various patient populations: Geriatrics, Adults, Adolescents, and Pediatrics.
  • Cross-trained to perform duties in Holding/Recovery of GI/Endoscopy Unit.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for endoscopic procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Evaluated patients and delivered individualized care to post-endoscopic patients coming out of anesthesia.

Registered Nurse - Circulator

Lakeland Regional Health
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
  • Consulted medical sources to maintain knowledge in emerging and updated procedures and ensure ability to select appropriate equipment during procedures or treatments.
  • Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
  • Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.

Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician - CPhT

Publix Pharmacy
Lakeland, FL
09.2013 - 10.2018
  • Entered and processed prescriptions into internal system with accuracy to avoid filling delays.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
  • Assisted with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.

Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU

Lakeland Regional Health
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician - CPhT

CVS Pharmacy
Orlando, FL
01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Same duties as noted above.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Florida
2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk State College
2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida
2013

Skills

  • Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment & Education
  • Preventive Care & Health Promotion
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Acute Care
  • Intra, Peri, Post-Operative Care
  • Surgical procedures
  • Medication, IV administration & IV therapy management
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Insurance billing
  • Drug inventory control
  • Medical Coding

Affiliations

Member, Sigma Theta Tau

  • Nursing Honor Society

Practice Improvement Initiative Presentation - Summer 2021

  • Florida Southern College School of Nursing
  • Presented an Integrative Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Management of Hypertension within the Adult Black Population

Licensure & Certifications

Florida Board of Nursing

  • RN9451558
  • APRN11021659
  • Exp: 7/31/2024

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
• Cert. No: F08221282
• Exp: 8/30/2027

American Heart Association

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advance Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Exp: 9/2024

Clinical Rotations

Specialty Rotation – Lakeland Regional Health| Lakeland, FL
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Preceptor: Kevin Robinson, MD
05/2022 – 06/2022
• Obtained 140 clinical hours focused on Otolaryngology: Patient population: Infants, Early Childhood, Late Adolescence, Young Adult, Middle-Age, and Older Adult.
• Performed physical assessments focused on ENT facets of care: Ear, Nose, Throat.
• Aided in diagnoses and treatment plans specific to patient population including various ENT etiologies: Hearing/Disequilibrium disorders, Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Laryngitis/Vocal Cord dysfunction, etcetera.
• Performed Nasal/Laryngoscope with Physician supervision and removal of cerumen/foreign body of ears.

Pediatrics Rotation - Watson Clinic | Lakeland, FL
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptor: Kristina Kimball, APRN
02/2022 - 03/2022
• Obtained 120 clinical hours focused on Pediatrics: Patient population: Newborn - Early Adulthood.
• Performed physical assessments of newborns, infants, early and middle childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
• Aided in diagnoses and treatment plans of pediatric patients with minor illnesses: URI's, otitis media, croup, bronchiolitis, and various other ENT etiologies, as well as acute and chronic health problems: Asthma exacerbations, allergies, murmurs, anxiety and depression, sleep disturbances, and growth and development concerns.

Internal Medicine Rotation - Bond Clinic | Lakeland, FL
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptor: Sonali Lakhani, MD
08/2021 - 11/2021
• Obtained 180 clinical hours focused on Family Medicine: Patient Populations: Young Adults, Middle-Age, and Older Adults.
• Performed physical exams, aided preceptor in ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Aided in diagnoses and treatment of patients with MI, arrhythmias/murmurs, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, CKD, GI etiologies, as well as anxiety and depression.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.

  • Family Medicine Rotation - Gessler Clinic | Winter Haven, FL
    Family Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptor: Laura Mackley, PA-C
    05/2021 - 08/2021

• Obtained 180 clinical hours focused on Family Medicine: Patient Populations: Adolescents, Young Adults, Middle-Age, and Older Adults.
• Performed physical exams, aided preceptor in ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Aided in diagnoses and treatment of patients with MI, arrhythmias/murmurs, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, CKD, GI etiologies, as well as anxiety and depression.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Watson Clinic, LLC
07.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse - Pre Admission Testing/Endoscopy

Lakeland Regional Health
02.2019 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse - Circulator

Lakeland Regional Health
10.2017 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU

Lakeland Regional Health
02.2017 - 10.2017

Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician - CPhT

Publix Pharmacy
09.2013 - 10.2018

Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician - CPhT

CVS Pharmacy
01.2011 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida Southern College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Florida

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk State College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida
Nicole B. Hamlin