Nicole L. Norris BSN, MPH
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Dependable and compassionate Operating Room Circulating Nurse with a diverse background in direct patient care including eight total years of focused experience in the ICU. Cross-functional history in telemetry emergency and med-surge support. Consistently recognized by patients and family members for kindness commitment and superior care. Seeking to leverage skills in the nursing case management role that values precision and a team-oriented approach to healthcare.
REGISTERED NURSE
EDUCATION
March 2019
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Master of Nursing_ Family Nurse Practitioner
August 2014-July 2015)
Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(2009-2011)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Master of Public Health
Concentration: Environmental Health and Safety
(2003-2007)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Bachelor of Health Science- Respiratory Care
SKILLS
Quick-Thinking in order to assess and treat effectively.
Well-developed stress management skills to manage poor prognosis, death and cases of neglect
Exceptional skills in communication, documentation, and education particularly when teaching families how to care for ill infant
Keen attention to detail.
EXPERIENCE
OR Registered Nurse Circulator Oct 2018- Present
Delivers safe and efficient nursing care to patients in WSC, Main OR and 3F.
Plans and implements nursing care; verifies everything is in order for procedure to proceed.
Documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention.
Communicates goal-directed plan of care with the surgical team.
Assures patient rights.
Monitors the sterile field before and during cases.
Perioperative Transition Nurse Graduate March 2019
NICU Registered Nurse Dec 2016 – 2019
Tampa General Hospital
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.
Initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures. Skilled in the operation and assessment of critical patients being treated with ECMO, High Frequency Jet Ventilator, Nitric Oxide, and High Frequency Oscillator
NICU Registered Nurse December 2015 – December 2016
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
NICU Respiratory Therapist (LVL3) 2007 – 2014
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Identifying illness and developing treatment plans with Physicians and Nurses to evaluate, diagnose and care for patients.
Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, selecting, assembling and operating equipment.
CERTIFICATIONS
PALS- 2019
NRP-2019
ACLS-2019
Stable-2018
Procedural Nurse
Training
2020 - Current