Tess Nicholson
Tulsa
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record in pediatric emergency and critical care at Saint Francis Health System. Expert in patient assessment and emergency response, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and communication skills to improve patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and adept at providing compassionate patient care. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency
Saint Francis Health System
07.2022 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nurse Technician, Preoperative/Postoperative
Saint Francis Health System
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Checked patients in to department, obtained vital signs and weight.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies.
Nurse Technician, Medical Surgical
St. John Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Langston University
Tulsa, OK 05.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Kellyville Public Schools
Kellyville, OK 05.2017
Skills
- Chart updating
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Check-Ins
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency
Saint Francis Health System
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Technician, Preoperative/Postoperative
Saint Francis Health System
09.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Technician, Medical Surgical
St. John Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Langston University
Associate of Science - Biology
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Kellyville Public Schools
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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