Nicole Cook, MSN, RN,
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fitchburg, MA
adx4bc@r.postjobfree.com
RN2278370
Experience
October 2021 - Present WeCare 365 Adult Foster Care Brockton, MA Clinical Manager
• Responsible for supervision and management of nursing staff
• Policy and procedure development and maintenance
• Oversight of departmental compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Management of staff performance and productivity
• Oversight of MDS completion and Authorization maintenance
• Interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic care MDS Nurse (March 2022-July 2022)
• Completion of MDS Assessments to determine clinical eligibility.
• Development and maintenance of Authorization tracking system
• Training of newly hired nurses in the completion of MDS Assessments
• Participation in Authorization Team meetings
Registered Nurse Care Manager (October 2021-March 2022)
• Care management for 50-70 families residing in community homes.
• Care plan development and maintenance
• Service eligibility assessments in accordance with MassHealth and SCO
• Member and Caregiver education
• Interdisciplinary approach to care
2020 – May 2021 The Arc of Opportunity Fitchburg, MA Division Director of Nursing Services
• Supervision of nursing services for residential, day, and home-based supports
• Policy writing and maintenance according to DDS and EOHHS standards and regulations.
• Oversight of healthcare coordination, implementation, and reporting
• Oversight of electronic health record maintenance and case management for program participants
• Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Oversight of Medication Administration Training
• Oversight of health-related training development
• **Position was eliminated on May 14, 2021
2017 – 2020 The Evergreen Center Milford, MA
Director of Health Services
• Supervision of nursing department
• Policy writing and maintenance according to DEEC, DESE, DDS, and DPH Regulations
• Collaborating with consulting Physician and Psychiatrists/Neuropsychiatrists
• Oversight of health assessment and planning for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities within residential and day school settings
• Oversight of record maintenance and case management for residents
• Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Oversight of Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry clinics
• Oversight of Medication Administration
• Oversight of health-related training development 2014 - 2017 Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps Lancaster, MA Director of Medical Services
• Training and supervision of RFK Lancaster nursing department staff.
• Policy writing and maintenance according to DEEC and DESE Regulations.
• Collaborating with consulting Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, and Advance Practice Nurse.
• Health assessment and planning for adolescents, ages 12 to 18.
• Record maintenance and case management for residents.
• Staff in-service training including but not limited to Medication Administration Program, EpiPen use, Diabetes Care Management, Seizure Precautions, etc.
• Medication administration.
• All other tasks of Program Nurse (see below).
2012- 2014 Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps Lancaster, MA Program Nurse
2011- 2012 Always There Homecare Ashby, MA
Per Diem Nurse
Home Health Aide
2008- 2011 LUK, Inc. Fitchburg, MA
Residential Counselor
Education
2019-2022 Regis College Wellesley, MA
• Master of Science in Nursing – PMHNP Track
• Expected Licensure Fall 2022
2006-2011 Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licensure and Certification
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing RN and NP Licensure - RN2278370 Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
DEA Certification