Nicole L. Hunker, MSN CPNP-PC
Brookfield,WI
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in electrophysiology and cardiac care. Expert in patient education and interprofessional collaboration, I've significantly enhanced care plans and mentored staff, driving improved patient outcomes. Skilled in managing complex cardiac devices and advocating for comprehensive patient support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner - Electrophysiology
Medical College of WI
02.2017 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Mentored nurse practitioners, NP students, and nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice, specifically regarding cardiac rhythms and pacemakers/ICDs.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities while onboarding our new nurse practitioners.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute comprehensive care plans, addressing both medical and psychosocial needs of electrophysiology patients.
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Children's Wisconsin
04.2009 - 01.2017
- Responsible for newborn through adult age, pre-operative, post-operative, congenital, and newly diagnoses cardiac patients.
- Work consistently as a patient advocate and primary nurse, communicating effectively with families, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants to facilitate and outstanding level of care and service.
- Responsible for post-cardiovascular care and teaching for discharge readiness.
- Acted as a primary preceptor for new nurses multiple times throughout the year.
Registered Nurse - Intermediate ICU
Children's Wisconsin
01.2004 - 04.2009
- Responsible for the care of a variety of patient populations including Cardiac, Trach/Vent, Cystic Fibrosis, and Special Needs.
- Worked closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe and efficient patient care.
- Served as a preceptor to nursing students and new orientees to the unit.
Nurse Intern
Children's Wisconsin
06.2003 - 12.2003
- Cared for patients on an intermediate intensive care unit under the supervision of a preceptor/staff nurse.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2003
Skills
- Patient Education
- Precepting
- Patient Advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Management of pacemakers, permanent and temporary, and internal cardiac defibrillators
- Medication Dosage Determination
- Wound Care
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care by the PNCB since 2013
- Registered Nurse in Wisconsin since 2004
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, 2004 to present
- CPR and BLS certification 2004 to present
- Advance Cardiac Life Support certification, 2018 to present
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - Electrophysiology
Medical College of WI
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Children's Wisconsin
04.2009 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse - Intermediate ICU
Children's Wisconsin
01.2004 - 04.2009
Nurse Intern
Children's Wisconsin
06.2003 - 12.2003
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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