Nicole Walsh
Gulf Shores,USA
Summary
I am a skilled nursing professional with 19 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality of behavioral and medical care. I am a compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. I am able to skillfully assess health status, develop a plan, and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. I am experienced in structured and unstructured environments which allows me to adapt to new and emergent situations as they arise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
03.2023 - Current
- I currently work as a float pool RN for Infirmary Health Systems. I work on all the medical surgical units, telemetry floors, and emergency department at Mobile Infirmary,. I also work in other various areas as they need assistance such as inpatient wound care and the Infirmary Cancer Care centers in Fairhope and Malbis. I am often moved to different departments through my shift which requires a vast knowledge of medical care and ability to adapt.
RN Staff Nurse
USA Medical Center
Mobile, AL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- I administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols. I monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patients' conditions promptly. I educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care. I precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
RN Staff Nurse
Insight Global
Mobile, AL
11.2021 - 08.2022
- I worked at USA Medical Center as a contract RN. I administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols. I monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patients' conditions promptly. I educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care. I mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures.
RN Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
Daphne, AL
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored interventions specific to the patient. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to compose a plan of care for end of life quality. Educated patients and families on disease management and available resources to improve quality of life.
Contract RN
Westways Staffing Services
Marietta, GA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- I worked as contract RN on a high acuity level COVID unit during the pandemic. I delivered high-quality patient care in diverse settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
RN
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation & Health
Daphne, Alabama
07.2020 - 01.2021
- I worked on a rehab floor with a nurse:patient ratio of 1:16. On our COVID-positive floor, we had a nurse:patient ratio of 1:10. My duties included catheter care, PICC line management, oral and IV medication administration, wound care, and assessment/care of post-surgical orthopedic, CVA, and COVID-positive patients. I am wound vac certified.
RN
Thomas Home Health
Fairhope, Alabama
04.2019 - 07.2020
- I worked in the field as a case manager providing assessment, patient/ family education, wound care, and PICC line management. I collaborated with physicians regarding recommendations for treatment plans.
RN
Thomas Hospital
Fairhope, Alabama
10.2018 - 04.2019
- At Thomas Hospital, I worked on the telemetry floor, providing care for pre- and post-heart catheterization, CHS, pre- and post-CABG patients. I also managed non-titrated IV drips.
RN
Comfort Care Hospice
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2018 - 01.2019
- I worked PRN as a case manager. Collaborating with the medical director, social worker, chaplain, and aids, I provided palliative and overall care to patients, primarily through home visits.
RN
Buck Oral Surgery
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2016 - 07.2018
- I was the primary RN assisting Dr. Buck during oral procedures and general sedations in the office. I reviewed the patient's medical history and medications prior to surgery. I administered IVs, monitored vital signs during surgery, performed EKGs, assisted the surgeons with instruments and maintaining the patient's airway.
RN
Hope Hospice
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2015 - 04.2017
- I was a triage nurse working 7 days on and 7 days off. My duties included triaging phone calls, prioritizing based on acuity, home visits, admissions, deaths, and consulting with the medical director regarding palliative and overall care.
RN
Alabama Oncology
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2008 - 05.2016
- For Alabama Oncology, I rotated among 5 different offices in the Birmingham area. My duties included port and IV access, administering chemotherapy, providing education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, and assisting with bone marrow aspirations.
RN
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2014 - 05.2015
- I worked on a medical-surgical floor that specialized in dialysis and kidney transplant patients. My duties consisted of managing 5-6 patients pre- and post-dialysis, administering medications, assessments, and prepping patients prior to kidney transplant.
Charge Nurse
St. Vincent’s East Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2008 - 06.2010
- I was the charge nurse of a 22 bed medical-surgical floor that specialized in oncology patients. My duties consisted of managing assignments for nurses and CNA's, administering chemotherapy on and off the unit, and providing education to newly diagnosed oncology patients.
RN
Princeton Baptist Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2007 - 12.2009
- In the cardiac intensive care unit, I cared for patients recovering from surgery. This included managing patients on ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and CRRT machines.
Education
A.D.N. -
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, Alabama08.2007
Skills
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Home health care
- Emergency care
- Patient education
- Team training and development
- Care planning
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency procedures
Accomplishments
- I received the Nursing Excellence Award at Mobile Infirmary in 2024.
- I have also received numerous acknowledgements in safety huddle with regards to catching potentially dangerous or life threatening episodes.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2007 to current
- BLS certification expires 1/2027
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
USA Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Insight Global
11.2021 - 08.2022
RN Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
03.2021 - 11.2021
Contract RN
Westways Staffing Services
01.2021 - 03.2021
RN
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation & Health
07.2020 - 01.2021
RN
Thomas Home Health
04.2019 - 07.2020
RN
Thomas Hospital
10.2018 - 04.2019
RN
Comfort Care Hospice
03.2018 - 01.2019
RN
Buck Oral Surgery
09.2016 - 07.2018
RN
Hope Hospice
05.2015 - 04.2017
RN
UAB Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015
RN
Alabama Oncology
08.2008 - 05.2016
Charge Nurse
St. Vincent’s East Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2010
RN
Princeton Baptist Hospital
08.2007 - 12.2009
A.D.N. -
Wallace State Community College