Carla Nicholas

• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients'' health status.
• Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
• Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
• Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
• Conducted regular audits of clinical processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous quality improvements across the organization.
• Facilitated timely access to appropriate healthcare services by assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to specialists.
• Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
• Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
• Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
• Enhanced patient care quality by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for each individual.
• Streamlined communication between multidisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
• Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
• Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
• Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Led physicians, nurses and healthcare teams in providing punctual, professional care delivery.
• Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
• Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
• Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
• Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.

Provide treatment and care to stroke patients and their families.

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide plan of care.

Assess and provide treatment for acute and chronic dialysis patients

Educate patients and families on kidney disease

work collaboratively with physician, pharmacists and dieticians.

Work within a time conscious environment while providing and implementing standards of care

Assess patients and notify physicians of clinical changes

assessing each patient's immunity, tracking blood work, educating patients, and implementing vaccinations when warranted

Palliative Care Visiting nurse

Assessing and providing care to terminally ill patients in their home environment

Work collaboratively with palliative care team

Provide care to patients with a diversity of illness and diseases

Occasionally Charge Nurse for the Medicine Department

• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
• Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.