KRISTEN NICHOLLS, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP - BC

*** ******* ******, **** *, Bartlett, IL 60103 C: 217-***-**** acvpqd@r.postjobfree.com Three years of valuable experience working as a nurse practitioner at the same combination family practice / express care clinic in Chatham, IL. Currently operating at a very independent level. Accustomed to seeing 20 - 30 patients of all ages per 8 hour shift. Relocating to the Chicago area in July 2016 to be closer to family. Primary care experience with patients of all ages

Women's health exams

School and sports physicals with routine

immunizations

Diabetic education

Walk-in / urgent care experience

Interpretation of routine laboratory and radiologic findings

Direct hospital admission as needed

Procedures including minor wound repair and

I&D of abscesses

Consistently high GPE / Patient satisfaction

scores

Outstanding bedside manor

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership abilities

Highly motivated to learn

Easily adapts to new situations

Familiar with TouchWorks and PowerChart EHR

systems

Experience working on code blue and rapid

response team as a critical care nurse with

previous ACLS certification

Family Nurse Practitioner, 07/2013 to Current

Memorial Physician Services – Chatham, IL

Collaborated with four physicians to provide exceptional care as a nurse practitioner at this fast-paced, team oriented family practice / express care clinic and patient centered medical home with on-site laboratory and radiology services. Three years experience managing a variety of chronic conditions including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, depression/anxiety, hypothyroidism, CHF, COPD, asthma, and allergies. Spent half of each day covering the walk-in clinic, treating acute issues such as: cough, UTI, fever, back pain, minor injuries, abscesses/cellulitis, allergic reactions, rashes, etc. This opportunity has given me the strong clinical background necessary to deliver high quality care to a diverse population of patients. Graduate Assistant, Nursing Simulation Lab, 08/2011 to 05/2013 Illinois State University – Normal, IL

Utilized clinical expertise and teaching skills to create and implement educational simulations using cutting edge technology at the Illinois State University Nursing Simulation Lab. Registered Nurse - Critical Care, 01/2009 to 07/2011 St. Joseph Medical Center – Bloomington, IL

Served as an RN in a 32 bed intensive care and post intensive care unit with a 98% patient satisfaction rating. Cared for a variety of patients including those experiencing stroke, MI, respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac catheterization, open heart and neurosurgery. Active participant in a unit culture emphasizing teamwork and compassionate care for critically ill patients and their families. Regularly demonstrated excellent communication, leadership, assessment, and critical thinking skills by working together with other team members during codes, emergent intubations and other critical situations. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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WORK HISTORY

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, 2013 Illinois State University - Normal, IL

Emphasis on primary care

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2008

Illinois State University - Normal, IL

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from an accelerated BSN program Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 2007

Illinois State University - Normal, IL

Emphasis on cognitive science, neuroscience

Graduated Cum Laude

Lean Six Sigma

White Belt Certification, 2015

Advance Practice Nurse Controlled Substance License Delegated schedules II, III, IV, and V

License # 309006681, 8/20/13 - Present

ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner

License # 209010557, 7/25/13 - Present

Registered Nurse, State of Illinois

License # 04137805, 2/6/09 - Present

BLS Certification

American Heart Association

2008 - present

Member Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Pi Chapter

International Honors Society of Nursing since 2011 Member ISAPN

Illinois Society of Advance Practice Nursing since 2011 EDUCATION

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