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Reana Nichols

Orlando,FL

Summary

Patient-focused Nurse Leader with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Supervisor

AdventHealth
09.2020 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the hospital.
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
  • Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Served as relief charge nurse on medical telemetry floor and covered as house supervisor on occasion.

Registered Nurse

Norton Healthcare
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Progressive Care Telemetry Unit working with acute stroke patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
07.2016

Associate of Science -

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
06.2014

Skills

  • Process Implementation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • Staff assignments
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Accomplishments

    Employee of the Year AdventHealth Kissimmee 2022


    Nurse Excellence Award 2019

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor

AdventHealth
09.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2018 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse

Norton Healthcare
09.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science -

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science -

Galen College of Nursing
Reana Nichols