Nikki Spence
Wake Forest,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Athens Limestone Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
ER Registered Nurse
Athens Limestone Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Cared for as many as 3 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Medical-Surgical RN
Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Home Health Nurse
NHC Home Care
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
RN
John Wambo
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12.2005
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Decision Making
- Patient Assessment
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Judgment
- Stress Management
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassion
- Post-Anesthesia Care
- Patient Education
- Anesthesia Recovery
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Athens Limestone Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2018
ER Registered Nurse
Athens Limestone Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Medical-Surgical RN
Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2011
Home Health Nurse
NHC Home Care
08.2007 - 08.2008
RN
John Wambo
02.2006 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
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