Nichole Nash
Knoxville
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong expertise in critical care environments. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to rapidly changing situations. Skilled in advanced patient care techniques, monitoring complex medical conditions, and providing compassionate support. Dependable and results-driven, ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency in every aspect of work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse STICU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and implemented interventions while monitoring patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and communicated findings to healthcare team members.
- Managed multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while prioritizing urgent clinical needs.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge, best practices, and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Trinity Medical Center
Rock Island, IL
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety of patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a safe environment.
- Supported medical procedures by preparing equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
- Improved ICU efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and coordinating patient needs with medical staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area by performing routine equipment checks, restocking supplies, and sanitizing surfaces as needed.
- Ensured patient safety through close observation, fall prevention measures, and adherence to infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Rock Island, IL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05.2022
Skills
- Direct patient care, medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments and strong clinical judgment
- Central line, chest tube, ventilator, tracheostomy, and EVD monitoring and management
- Patient and family advocacy, compassion, and empathy
- Critical thinking and attention to detail
- Interdisciplinary communication and collaboration
- Ability to manage time and stay organized
- CRRT cross-trained PrismaFlex/PrisMax
- Preceptor >500hrs
- Epic trained
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse STICU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Trinity Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Augustana College