REBECCA HICKEY
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Accomplished nurse leader with over 20 years of extensive clinical experience in acute and chronic disease management, specializing in cardiology, intensive care, and medical-surgical environments. Expertise in mentoring and educating healthcare teams while optimizing systems to elevate patient care and safety standards. Holds a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner, committed to delivering holistic, veteran-centered primary care that emphasizes prevention, health promotion, and management of complex comorbidities. Recognized for proven leadership abilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong track record of clinical excellence at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Carefirst Urgent Care
Fairborn, OH
02.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of acute illnesses and injuries across the lifespan in a fast-paced urgent care
- Perform focused histories, physical exams, and rapid clinical decision-making to diagnose and treat acute conditions. Recognize higher acuity patients requiring emergency department transfer
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and point of care testing to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Perform in-office minor procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound care, and foreign body removal
- Average productivity of 20-25 patients per day
Registered Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
Dayton, OH
10.2006 - Current
- Provide cardiac nursing care to veterans with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.
- Support post-catheterization recovery, including arterial sheath removal, TEE/CV procedures, and pacemaker/AICD management.
- Assist with cardiac diagnostics, stress testing, and post-surgical recovery.
- Serve as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, mentoring new employees and promoting clinical excellence.
- Functioned as Interim Cardiology Nurse Manager (October 2021 - February 2022), overseeing operations, staffing, and quality initiatives.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and post-operative patients in the ICU and medical-surgical settings.
- Managed ventilators and titrated critical drips in collaboration with physicians to stabilize complex patients.
- Monitored and interpreted continuous cardiac telemetry, promptly identifying and responding to rhythm changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease risk factors, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion12-2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Sinclair Community College
Dayton03-2010
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Butler County Joint Vocational School
Hamilton05-2001
Clinical Experience
Middletown VA Clinic, Middletown, Ohio (August 2025 - December 2025), Preceptor: Colleen Miranda, NP-C – Completed 126 hours, including comprehensive assessments, managed acute and complex chronic conditions. Focused on preventive, evidence-based, veteran-centered care.
Premier Health Primary Care, Beavercreek, Ohio (January 2025 – September 2025), Preceptor: Carrie Evans, FNP, and Dr. Joe Leithold – Completed 327 hours. Performed comprehensive assessments across the lifespan (pediatrics to geriatrics). Managed acute and chronic conditions, developing treatment plans and emphasizing preventive, evidence-based care and education.
Skills on Point, Indianapolis, Indiana (July 2025): Preceptor: Tony Romero, NP-C - Attended an optional 8-hour workshop focusing on sharpening techniques regarding local anesthetic application, suturing, stapling, biopsies, abscess care, paronychia release, ingrown nail removal, cryotherapy, fluorescein stain, strategies for cerumen impaction, digital & transthecal blocks, etc.
Premier Cardiovascular Institute, Troy, OH (June 2025 - August 2025), Preceptor: Shella Baker-Trego, FNP – Managed chronic cardiac diseases, including atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atherosclerotic heart disease, and congestive heart failure. Participated in inpatient cardiology rounds at Upper Valley Medical Center.
Dayton VA Medical Center Pulmonary Department (October 2024 – November 2024), Preceptor: Sherri Robinson, NP-C, FNP– Focused on chronic respiratory disease management. Completed 16 hours.
CareFirst Urgent Care, Dayton, OH (October 2024 - December), Preceptor: Sherri Robinson, NP-C – Managed acute and minor emergent conditions. Completed 54 hours.
Lifestages, Beavercreek, OH (January 2025), Preceptor: Pamela Madden, CNM - Provided contraceptive counseling, menopause support, and gynecological exams, education regarding reproductive health and women’s care for 40 hours.
Primed Pediatrics, Huber Heights, OH (May 2025 – June 2025), Preceptor: Dr. John Thomas – Conducted well-child exams and managed acute and chronic pediatric conditions. Completed 80hours.
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) - Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Member
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, State of Ohio – APRN.CNP.0041079
- American Nurses Credentialing Center - Certification 2025073847
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Ohio - License RN.358915
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association 2026
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Carefirst Urgent Care
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Sinclair Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Butler County Joint Vocational School