Nicolle Gibson
Mentor,OH
Summary
Dynamic Peri-Op RN at University Hospitals Geauga, skilled in intraoperative assistance and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through comprehensive assessments and collaboration with surgical teams. Committed to maintaining aseptic techniques and fostering compassionate relationships with patients, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peri-Op RN
University Hospitals Geauga
Chardon
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Documented patient medical records accurately throughout perioperative process to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Anticipated surgeon needs and maintained procedure sterility by observing body language, movement, and demeanor during operations.
- Fostered supportive relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients, providing compassionate care and positive interactions.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures when indicated in the event of complications or unexpected outcomes.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.
RN
Concord Ridge
Mentor
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Pass medications and perform daily treatments.
- Administers IV antibiotics and iron bags.
- Reported patient updates during clinical meetings to ensure comprehensive care coordination.
- Reported findings to primary and specialty physicians, facilitating timely implementation of new orders.
- Delegated tasks to STNA/PCNA, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
- Completed charting and notes in accordance with care orders and changes, maintaining accurate patient records.
- Communications with families and physicians on any changes in patients.
RN, ADON
Carecore of Mentor
Mentor
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted admission reviews and medication reconciliation to ensure patient safety and effective care transitions.
- Round with the wound team and update orders and treatments as necessary.
- Complete wound assessments and skin sweeps with proper documentation.
- Coordinated nurse and STNA assignments to optimize patient care delivery and team efficiency.
- Participated in on-call rotations to provide consistent patient care outside regular hours.
- Delegate tasks to proper team members.
- Performed care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
- Insured compliance with Ohio Department of Health and state inspections by performing audits in the building.
RN, ADON
Mayfield Heights Healthcare
Mayfield
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with Psych MD during rounds, completing orders and providing timely updates.
- Work closely with the Wound doctor, completing weekly wound rounds, skin sweeps, skin assessments, wound assessments, and order updates.
- Consult with a local pharmacy to ensure Gradual dose reductions are updated and evaluated based on the diagnosis.
- Supervised nursing staff and assistants to optimize patient care and ensure compliance with care plans.
- Delegated tasks to nursing staff and assistants to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Scheduling transport and patient appointments based on follow-ups or referrals from NP or PCP.
LPN, Unit Manager
Mayfield Height Healthcare
Mayfield
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with health care team to provide compassionate care to patients in 150-bed long-term and skilled rehabilitation center, enhancing patient well-being.
- Perform medication administration and assessments of patient responses to the medications and the current conditions.
- Communicated with physician about changes in patient status, requested orders, and ensured patient safety.
- Communicate with the pharmacy to obtain refills on medications.
- Led team of healthcare professionals to achieve quality patient management and streamlined unit operations.
LPN
Cleveland Prime Care
Euclid
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients to rooms, obtained vital signs, weights, blood glucose levels, and urine analysis to prepare patients for doctor consultations.
- Obtain a clear and concise medical history, current reason for visit, medication reconciliation, and any changes to allergies.
- Processed my chart medication refills and routed them to the appropriate provider to ensure quick response to patient needs.
- Collaborated with medication representatives to secure prior authorization approvals for patient medications.
- Managed COVID clinic during pandemic, delivering vaccines to over 3,000 patients within 6 months.
- Administer and prepare the proper equipment for the doctor to administer intra-articular injections.
STNA
Heartland of Mentor
Mentor
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted 20+ patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene on skilled rehabilitation unit to enhance recovery.
- Obtain and record intake and output, vital signs, and daily weight documentation in Point Click Care.
- Facilitated patient nutrition by providing meal assistance to improve recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with therapy team to encourage patient self-care and restore normal functions.
Education
Registered Nurse (ASN) -
Herzing University of Akron
Akron, OH08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northern Career Institute
Eastlake, OH06.2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Intraoperative assistance
- Aseptic techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Medical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Nursing plan development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Family and patient support
- Feeding pumps
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Emergency response
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Compliance audits
Certification
- Safe sleep training, 05/01/22, OH
- Seizure training, 04/01/22, OH
- BLS – American Heart Association, 12/01/21, OH
- LPN, 06/01/20, OH, LPN.178190.MEDS-IV
- RN, 08/01/22, OH, RN.519231
Timeline
Peri-Op RN
University Hospitals Geauga
09.2024 - Current
RN
Concord Ridge
01.2024 - 09.2024
RN, ADON
Carecore of Mentor
11.2023 - 04.2024
RN, ADON
Mayfield Heights Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
LPN, Unit Manager
Mayfield Height Healthcare
11.2021 - 01.2023
LPN
Cleveland Prime Care
02.2021 - 11.2021
STNA
Heartland of Mentor
11.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse (ASN) -
Herzing University of Akron
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northern Career Institute