Nikki Harris
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Professional demonstrating leadership in hospital operations and emergency response. Achieved enhanced patient safety and team effectiveness through coordination of care services and fostering communication among departments. Focused on motivating and organizing teams for optimal performance while promoting a united team environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor/Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare/Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
, USA
11.2002 - Current
- Oversaw hospital operations, responding to emergency situations such as STAT Heart Alerts, Code Blue, Trauma Alerts, Critical Assessment Needs, Stroke Alerts, and Security Alerts.
- Coordinated care services by collaborating with all departments and applying knowledge of the hospital’s philosophy and procedures.
- Responds to and facilitates communication to resolve issues and problems with physicians, staff and all involved.
- Coordinated admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring patient safety and adequate nursing staffing for safe care delivery.
- Collaborated with hospital administration and unit managers to make timely decisions and interpret policies, ensuring positive outcomes.
- I have experience in PCU, Step Down ICU, ER, Med/Surg, IR, SDS, Endoscopy and PACU.
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, USA
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Nursing Clinical Instructor for the Licensed Practical Nursing Program. Including Medical, Surgical and Obstetrics Nursing Units.
- Instructed and assessed all aspects of the clinical nursing skills, including nursing assessments, sterile nursing procedures, monitoring, nursing care plans, and accurate and timely charting.
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for nursing students.
- Facilitated hands-on clinical training in diverse healthcare settings.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and feedback sessions.
Registered Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, USA
03.2001 - 09.2004
- Managed patient care and coordinated treatment plans as a registered nurse. Including Department of House Supervisor.
- Led nursing teams in Pediatrics, Medical/Surgical, and Emergency Room settings, coordinating patient care and staff assignments.
- Provided direct patient care as Staff RN in Emergency Room, ICU, Pediatrics, and Medical Surgical Units, managing critical situations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Lebanon, ILAssociate Degree - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, ILSkills
- Nursing care
- Supervision of staff
- Organizational management
- Leadership qualities
- Planning
- Task completion
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivation
- Organization
- Educational development
- Structured
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Registered Nurse, IL, Current
- Registered Nurse, NC, In Process
Timeline
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Shawnee Community College
09.2012 - 01.2018
Nursing House Supervisor/Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare/Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
11.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College