Nicole Birch
Morton,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse/Pediatric Charge Nurse
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on both pediatric and adult patients.
- Identified potential areas for improvement and implemented evidence-based changes to enhance patient care while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Trained new nurses as a preceptor in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served on the Periop Unit Council working with leadership to implement and maintain standards of nursing practice throughout our unit and helping to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensured timely patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and postoperative complications.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations, infection control protocols, and hospital policies at all times in the PACU environment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in quality assurance initiatives and audits within the department.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through effective communication strategies that engendered trust and rapport between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Pediatric Intermediate Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2006 - 03.2014
- Enhanced patient outcomes by skillfully assessing, diagnosing, and treating critically ill pediatric patients on the Pediatric Intermediate unit.
- Maintained current knowledge of pediatric critical care nursing best practices through continuing education and maintaining my Pediatric Nurse Certification since 2014.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and providing emotional support during difficult situations working with the St.Jude patients.
- Mentored new nurses as a preceptor, sharing expert knowledge and clinical skills to enhance their professional development.
- Served on the Pediatric Critical Care Unit Council working with leadership to implement and maintain standards of nursing practice throughout our unit and helping to identify opportunities for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2006
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse/Pediatric Charge Nurse
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
Pediatric Intermediate Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2006 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University
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