Nicole Petersen DNP, MPA, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC
Bloomington, MN • 904-***-**** • ********@*****.***
EDUCATION Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Doctor of Nursing Practice, August 2024
Master of Science Nursing, FNP/ENP May 2022
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Bachelor of Science Nursing, July 2011
Master of Public Administration, December 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, December 2006 BOARD ANCC FNP-BC
CERTIFICATION Pass date: 8/2022; renewal date: 8/2027 APRN/RN Minnesota
LICENSURE CNP: 9548, renewal date: 02/29/2028
RN: 2469660 renewal date: 02/29/2028
Wisconsin
CNP: 13459-33, renewal date: 09/30/2027
RN License: 1102314 - 30, renewal date: 02/29/2028 PRESCRIBING DEA: MP7505968
NPI: 125*******
CERTIFICATIONS ACLS expires: 3/2026 FEMA National Incident Management System BLS expires: 3/2026 100, 200, 300, 700
PALS expires: 5/2026 Institute for Health Care (IHI) TNCC expires: 7/2028 Q101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 201 ATLS expires: 11/2027 NRP expires: 03/2027
DNP PROJECT Evaluation of the Broset Violence Risk Assessment Checklist (BVC) in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Lebanon, Tennessee)
• Studied the barriers of using the Broset Violence Checklist in a community Emergency department from 2003-2004.
• Standardized how the BVC was used in the department.
• Integrated Medical intervention protocols for nursing.
• Enhanced staff training on the BVC.
• Created a linkage between scores on the BVC with Clinical decision-making, treatment, and PRN orders.
MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Nicole Petersen DNP, MPA, APRN, CNP, FNBPC
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EMPLOYMENT
The Skin Standard – September 2025- Present
Medical Director
• Oversee all clinical operations, ensuring safe, compliant delivery of injectables, laser treatments, and advanced aesthetic procedures.
• Lead and train a multidisciplinary provider team, establishing protocols that improve consistency, safety, and documentation quality.
• Maintained full regulatory compliance with state medical board rules, OSHA, and HIPAA while reducing risk through strong quality assurance processes.
• Guided service development, device selection, and treatment planning strategies that support revenue growth and elevated patient satisfaction.
• Provided expert oversight for patient care, complication management, and clinical standards across the practice. Mayo Clinic – Southeast Minnesota Region/Minnesota River Valley – December 2023 to Present Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Emergency Department’s nurse practitioner assesses and treats patients in a fast-paced rural environment.
• Provide direct patient care, including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic testing
(labs/imaging), diagnosis, and management plans with appropriate follow-up to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Procedures within the scope of credentialing.
• Participate in the Trauma Review Committee and the Candidate Selection Committee St. Croix Regional Medical Center – St. Croix Falls, WI - August 2022 to December 2023 Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Emergency Department’s nurse practitioner assesses and treats patients in a fast-paced rural environment.
• Provide direct patient care, including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic testing
(labs/imaging), diagnosis, and management plans with appropriate follow-up to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Prescribe medications within the scope of practice according to state regulations and provide education regarding disease processes, risk factors, preventive measures, and self-care strategies related to health maintenance or illness prevention.
• Procedures such as suturing wounds, I&D, joint reduction, splinting, intubation, and chest tubes are within the scope of credentialing.
• Participate in quality improvement activities promoting safety and best practices in the emergency department.
Favorite Healthcare – Travel Contract- March 2022 to April 2023
• Registered Nurse, Emergency/Trauma
• Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Direct patient care
Total Med –Travel Contract - July 2021 to March 2022
• Registered Nurse- Emergency/Trauma
Nicole Petersen DNP, MPA, APRN, CNP, FNBPC
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• North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale, MN
Level 1 Trauma Center
Direct patient care in a 40+ bed ED, EMR: Epic
• Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida
1168 Licensed Bed, Comprehensive Stroke, and STEMI Center Direct patient care in a 50+ bed ED, EMR: Cerner, FirstNet Children’s Hospital Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses- December 2018 to July 2021
• Hospital Nursing Supervisor
381 Licensed Bed Academic Level 1 trauma center, EMR: Cerner Independent non-profit, 13,000 inpatient yearly visits, 200,000 ED/outpatient visits annually. Magnet recognized facility
Work with managers/directors and charge nurses to manage and supervise the functions of the Units ensure patients receive the highest quality healthcare via coordination with units and staff. Maintain compliance with administrative
policies and procedures. Maintain and uphold quality improvement to meet CMS's expected outcomes.
Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville, FL- September 2016 to December 2018
• Registered Nurse, Emergency/Trauma
235 Licensed Bed Academic, EMR: Cerner/Epic
Non-profit, Academic, and Magnet-recognized facility. Provided direct patient care in a 22-bed ED with over 128,000 hospital admissions annually. Care for critically ill and/or injured patients. Onward Healthcare – Travel Contract; April 2016 to September 2016 Registered Nurse - Emergency/Trauma
• Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, FL Level 2 Trauma Center, HCA facility, EMR: Meditech Direct patient care in a 62-bed emergency department.
• Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, FL
Level 2 Trauma Center, HCA facility, EMR: Meditech Direct patient care in a 50-bed emergency department with over 80,000 annual visits.
University of Florida Health- Jacksonville, FL
• Interim Manager - Nursing Operations, Float and Flex Teams - September 2015 to April 2016 Managed a 148 FTE multidisciplinary team with oversight of budget and finance management. Managed staffing, throughput, patient placement, transfer center, house supervisors, nursing, nursing assistants, and clerks within the float pool. Responsible for Quality Initiatives, Performance Improvement, and Nursing Engagement.\
• Hospital Nursing Supervisor - April 2014 to November 2016 Worked with the Nursing Director to manage and supervise the functions of the healthcare program. Assured that the patients received the highest quality healthcare via coordination with units and staff. Assured compliance with administrative policies and procedures. Maintained and upheld quality improvement to meet University of Florida Health cont:
• RN, Emergency ICU/Trauma/SICU - April 2013 to April 2014 Direct patient care at a critical access hospital in an ED with over 100,000 emergency visit. Care of critically ill and/or injured patients in a 75-bed emergency department. Nicole Petersen DNP, MPA, APRN, CNP, FNBPC
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o 695 Licensed Bed Academic Level 1 trauma center. EMR: Epic Medical Solutions - October 2012 to February 2013
Travel RN, Emergency/Trauma Department
• Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ
Direct patient care in a 72-bed emergency department with over 72,000 annual visits, EMR: Epic
• Christus Spohn, Corpus Christi, TX
397 Licensed bed Level 2 Trauma Center
Direct patient care in a 20 + bed emergency department. South Georgia Medical Center - September 2011 to October 2012
• 418 licensed bed community hospital, EMR: McKesson Registered Nurse, Emergency/Trauma Department
Direct patient care in a 44-bed emergency department PRE-NURSING EMPLOYMENT
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Adjunct Professor, Political Science
• Instructed students in the classroom and online.
• Maintained a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional material help for the students.
• Participated in weekly meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events.
• Planned lectures, assignments, and in-field experiences to collaborate with the necessary course curriculum.
Wiregrass Community College, Valdosta, GA
Adjunct Professor, Business Management and Political Science
• Instructed students in the classroom setting
• Developed lesson plans and created content
• Participated in faculty meetings
Congressional Aid Georgia District 5, Valdosta, GA/Washington, DC
• Drafted legislative policy papers, internal memorandum, and public correspondence.
• Sourced information for press releases and talking points.
• Answered in-person telephone and email requests for information.
• Prepared for and attended key legislative meetings.