Nicole Gemmell
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse with a Bachelors in Science and previously a Licensed Practical Nurse with 8 years' experience currently enrolled at Chamberlain University to obtain a masters degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am currently employed with OSF and Traditions Health Hospice.
Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families.
Previous Labor and Delivery nurse with 4 years' experience of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Also, skilled in providing care of adult/geriatric patients with chronic/acute conditions, Telemetry Nurse providing cardiac care to intermediate/acute care patients. A Care Plan Coordinator/Case manager, Psychotropic Medication Management Nurse, Restorative Rehabilitations Nurse, and Department/Nursing Manager.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Traditions Health Hospice
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Intermediate/Telemetry Nurse
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Detect and report cardiovascular issues
- Closely monitor patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications
- Provide care for patients undergoing MI screenings and anticoagulant therapy
- Provide pre and post care for patients undergoing cardiac-catheterization and electrophysiological studies, as well as pre and post-operative pacemaker and AICD implantation patients Administer medications and hang drips; prepare patients for TEE, echocardiography, and stress tests; and perform clinical procedures utilizing non-invasive monitoring equipment (EKG/defibrillator)
- Works collaboratively with other staff members to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Case Manager/MDS Coordinator
Rosewood Care Center
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Work holistically ensuring that care and discharge plans meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of the patient.
- Act as a social worker, advocate for the patients welfare, and serve as a liaison between patient's, families, and healthcare providers.
- Work with new admissions assessing their conditions and need in order to develop personalized care plans.
- Evaluate care plans and update on an as needed basis.
- Identify clients' insurance coverage or other sources of payment for services.
- Communicate with Medicare/Managed Care and determine if the skilled nursing stay meets the CMS requirements.
- Coordinate discharge and post-discharge requirements orienting and training family members and providing resources.
- Maintain regular communication with attending physicians concerning patient and family care needs and response to interventions.
- Instruct primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated.
- Input, transmit, and validate MDS assessments in a timely manner for billing.
- Update and implement care plans.
Care Plan Coordinator/Psychotropic Medication Nurse/ Restorative Nurse/Nurse Manager
Marigold Rehab and Health Care
12.2006 - 08.2016
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Enhanced application of nursing and medical practices in alignment with laws and regulations.
- Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2026
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2022
Associate of Science - LPN/RN
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg2014
Skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Medication administration expert
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Psych and mental health care proficiency
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Familiarity with disease management programs
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- Care Plan Coordinator
- Management of Psychotropic Medications for entire facility
- Compliance with state regulations for psychotropic medications
- Restorative experience with designing programs specific to patient needs
- Knowledge of Medicare/Managed Care and communicating with insurance companies regarding skilled nursing stays
- Assisting families with discharge planning to return home after skilled nursing stays
Certification
Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. License number 041.453754
BLS certified through American Heart Association
ACLS Certified through American Heart Association
NRP Certified through American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association
References
- Addi Bess-McGee BSN, RN
Travel Emergency Services Nurse
Mobile: (309) 569-9615
Email: addireshelle@yahoo.com
(former supervisor)
- Sharla Range BSN, RN
Wexford Health
Mobile: (309)371-8593
Email: srange4@gmail.com
(former supervisor)
- Temisan Oki-Oduntan BSN, RN
Former Cottage Hospital Emergency Department RN
Mobile: (309)368-3654
Email: tatto_9691@hotmail.com
(former co-worker)
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Traditions Health Hospice
11.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2023
Intermediate/Telemetry Nurse
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2019
Case Manager/MDS Coordinator
Rosewood Care Center
04.2017 - 10.2017
Care Plan Coordinator/Psychotropic Medication Nurse/ Restorative Nurse/Nurse Manager
Marigold Rehab and Health Care
12.2006 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - LPN/RN
Carl Sandburg College
Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. License number 041.453754
BLS certified through American Heart Association
ACLS Certified through American Heart Association
NRP Certified through American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association
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