Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Travis R. Nickelson, MSN, APRN
Wichita, KS 67235
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Dear Sir or Ma’am:
I am currently seeking an APRN position that would allow me to put my years of experience and training to use serving those in need of the best healthcare possible. I feel that I would be a strong candidate for many different positions and would be grateful if given the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to the future of your organization by providing the most up to date, evidence based care possible. Below you will find a summary of my education, training, and experiences. I have professional healthcare experience in many different settings which allows for a very broad and diverse area of practice.
ØCompleted extensive graduate training in Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
ØWill be furthering my education by completing the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Maryville University in the spring of 2016.
ØProvided acute and chronic care/disease management to a very diverse population of clients within an institutional setting.
ØServed as the Segregation Unit HCP providing care to over 700+ individuals.
ØProvided acute, chronic, palliative, and hospice care to patients within a 36 bed Infirmary.
ØPerformed procedures, which included, joint injections, arthrocentesis, trigger point injections, lesion removal, splinting/casting, laceration repair, etc.
ØLicensed as an RN and APRN in the state of Kansas.
ØHold DEA and NPI registration.
ØCertified as a BLS and ACLS Provider.
ØHave over 15 years of experience as an RN in Critical Care, Mental Health, Home Health, Intravenous Therapy, Nursing Education, Military Nursing, Correctional Healthcare, and Hospice/Palliative Care.
ØAwarded membership into Golden Key International Honour Society for ranking academically in the top 15% of all University of Kansas students. Also inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International for academic achievement and contributions as a Nurse Leader.
ØActive member of the Kansas Action Coalition and APRN Task Force which strives to advance the APRN role and ensure adequate access to healthcare for all Kansas residents and United States citizens.
I am very eager to speak with you regarding any position that fits my training and experience. I will provide hard work, determination and professionalism to ensure that the needs of my clients and my employer are met. I would like to thank you for your time and hope to speak with you soon.
Sincerely,
Travis Nickelson, MSN, APRN
Travis R. Nickelson, MSN, APRN
13809 West Alderny Court
Wichita, KS 67235
acraw9@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Current experience as an APRN providing evidence based care for many different medical conditions.
Advanced academic and clinical training in health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
Skilled and proficient in numerous procedures and clinical practice areas.
Posses strong knowledge of computer applications, charting systems, and record management.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines and current treatment protocols.
Leadership experience as military officer and healthcare professional in multiple practice settings.
Devoted to professional advancement through continued education and inter-professional education.
Passionate about interpersonal relationships and inter-professional communication and collaboration.
Possess strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to employer.
Strong knowledge of policy/protocol development, quality improvement measures, and data collection.
Education
Post-Masters Certificate, Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 2013
University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Nursing
Kansas City, KS
Masters of Science in Nursing-Education 2012
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2009
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St. Louis, Missouri
Associate Degree in Nursing 2001
Pratt Community College
Pratt, Kansas
Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant 1999
Colby Community College
Colby, Kansas
Career History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 01/2014-currently
Corizon Health, El Dorado Correctional Facility, El Dorado, KS
Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide array of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Serve as the Segregation Sick Call HCP that oversees a large panel of offenders.
Provide care to offenders in units including RDU, Clinic, Segregation, and Infirmary.
Supervise CNA’s, CMA’s, LPN’s, and RN’s on a daily basis.
Adjunct Faculty 07/2013-05/2015
Hesston College, Hesston, KS
Supervise students in the clinical setting.
Implement teaching strategies to maintain and elevate student involvement.
Instruct students on fundamentals of Medical/Surgical nursing.
Assist students in reaching and maintaining their full potential.
Work with Faculty to ensure lesson plans and content meet the needs of the students.
Critical Care Nurse 10/2012-01/2014
Robert J Dole VAMC, Wichita, KS
Perform duties according to nursing and VA policies and procedures.
Provide evidence based patient care.
Provide teaching for patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Manage patient flow, assign patient workload, and carry out duties of charge nurse.
Adjunct Faculty 06/2011-01/2013
Pratt Community College, Pratt, KS
Develop lesson plans according to educational needs.
Implement teaching strategies to maintain and elevate student involvement.
Instruct students on fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing.
Assist students in reaching and maintaining their full potential.
Work with Faculty to ensure lesson plans and content meet the needs of the students.
Mental Health Nurse 06/2010-07/2011
Prairie View, Inc., Newton, KS
Perform duties according to nursing policies and procedures.
Provide evidence based patient care.
Provide teaching to patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Perform physical and mental health assessments and adjust plan of care accordingly.
Critical Care Nurse Educator 06/2009-10/2012
Robert J Dole VAMC, Wichita, KS
Develop lesson plans according to educational needs and VA policy.
Implement teaching strategies to maintain and elevate staff involvement.
Instruct wide variety of health care related topics to educate staff.
Coordinate staff educational needs with director.
Correspond with directors in all work areas to help meet employee educational needs.
Encourage educational growth of staff through counseling and educational opportunities.
Critical Care Nurse 12/2007-06/2009
Robert J Dole VAMC, Wichita, KS
Perform duties according to nursing and VA policies and procedures.
Provide evidence based patient care.
Provide teaching for patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Manage patient flow, assign patient workload, and carry out duties of charge nurse.
66H8A (Critical Care Nurse) 07/2006-12/2007
Womack Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg, NC
Performed duties of critical care nurse in intensive care setting.
Performed training as required per Army regulations.
Performed duties of direct officer in charge (OIC) on medical center service section.
Directed patient care, delegated duties, and directed patient flow within unit.
Critical Care Nurse 09/2005-07/2006
Nightingale Nurses LLC., Boca Raton, FL
Perform duties according to nursing policies and procedures.
Provide evidence based patient care.
Provide teaching for patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Manage patient flow, assign patient workload, and carry out duties of charge nurse.
Critical Care Nursing Coordinator 06/2002-09/2005
Hutchinson Hospital Corp., Hutchinson, KS
Perform duties according to nursing policies and procedures.
Provide evidence based patient care.
Provide teaching to patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Provide teaching for patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Manage patient flow, assign patient workload, and carry out duties of charge nurse.
Critical Care Nurse 07/2001-06/2002
St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Perform duties according to nursing policies and procedures.
Provide evidence based patient care.
Provide teaching for patient and family to help them with coping and understanding.
Manage patient flow, assign patient workload, and carry out duties of charge nurse.
Special Skills/Qualifications
RN and APRN License, Kansas
BLS and ACLS Provider
DEA and NPI Registration
Professional Awards/Membership
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society-Delta Chapter
Golden Key International Honour Society
Kansas Action Coalition (KSAC) Practice Team and APRN Task Force
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