Nicolle Varner
Sugar Grove,Oh
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with 8+ years of progressive clinical leadership experience in emergency medicine, psychiatric care, and healthcare operations within OhioHealth systems. Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, analyze clinical processes, and support organizational goals through High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles. Recently completed a Master of Healthcare Administration to further strengthen leadership, operational, and performance improvement capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OhioHealth Pickerington
Pickerington, OH
06.2023 - Current
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and stabilization of emergent and trauma-related conditions in a high-acuity emergency department environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, efficient patient care and improve throughput and operational effectiveness.
- Participate in department-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives aligned with OhioHealth High Reliability Organization (HRO) standards.
- Support evidence-based clinical practice through adherence to current protocols, policy updates, and patient safety standards.
- Contribute to process improvement discussions focused on patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and reduction of care variances.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support continuity of care, quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate leadership during trauma and code response situations through effective communication, critical thinking, and team coordination.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare / Multiple Facilities
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Adapted quickly to diverse clinical environments which vary between 12 bed critical care sites to 100 plus Level 1 Trauma Departments while maintaining high standards for patient safety, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Supported continuity of care across multiple OhioHealth facilities through effective communication and coordination with permanent care teams.
- Applied critical thinking and independent clinical judgment in fast-paced settings with varying patient populations and workflows.
- Assisted teams in maintaining operational efficiency and safe patient care practices during staffing and capacity challenges.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
OhioHealth Athens
Athens, OH
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Served as Charge Nurse overseeing daily operations, patient flow, staffing coordination, admissions, discharges, and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to address operational barriers and improve patient care delivery.
- Precepted and mentored new nursing staff, providing education, support, and performance guidance to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement within the department.
- Assisted in implementing evidence-based care practices and maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Nurse Supervisor
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
Columbus, OH
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised clinical staff and coordinated individualized patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Supported operational oversight, staffing coordination, and maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.
- Assisted with clinical problem-solving, patient safety initiatives, and care planning adjustments based on real-time assessments.
- Facilitated communication among providers, nursing staff, and leadership to improve continuity and quality of care.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH01-2019
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH01-2016
Skills
- Clinical Outcomes & Performance Improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Quality & Patient Safety Initiatives
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Process Improvement & Change Management
- Regulatory & Risk Mitigation Awareness
- Staff Education, Mentoring & Precepting
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Data-Driven Clinical Decision Making
- Patient Flow & Throughput Optimization
- Emergency Department Operations
- Leadership & Consensus Building
- High Reliability Organization (HRO) Principles
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
Certification
- Ohio Registered Nurse License — Active & In Good Standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Active participant in team-based quality improvement and process improvement initiatives
- Ongoing leadership development focused on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and healthcare operations
- Preparing for professional certification in nursing leadership
- Experience mentoring and educating nursing staff in clinical practice and operational workflows
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OhioHealth Pickerington
06.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare / Multiple Facilities
01.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
OhioHealth Athens
06.2018 - 01.2022
Nurse Supervisor
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
01.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Ohio Christian University
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Hocking College
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Franklin University