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R. Nicole Haynes

Thayer

Summary

Compassionate and professional registered nurse with several years of experience in multiple healthcare settings. Quick learner and up for new challenges.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiopulmonary/CVA/OR

Baxter Health Hospital- Magnet Designated
04.2022 - Current
  • 12 lead EKG and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
  • Holter monitor hookup and educate patient on use.
  • Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in Cerner and ECW EMR, use Microsoft word.
  • Initiate, manage and d/c peripheral ivs.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical deteriorations quickly and effectively.
  • Administer sedation medication (versed, fentanyl), monitor vital signs and patient status.
  • Provide assistance with medical procedures and surgical intervention in a fast paced environment.
  • Advocate for patients by explaining tests or procedures and their rights as patients, based on their personal values and beliefs.
  • Monitor stress medication administration and collaborate with physicians on next levels of care.
  • Assure patients have their required pre-authorized testing done before undergoing ION navigational bronchoscopy.
  • Communicate with multiple different departments.
  • Assume charge nurse position.

Registered Nurse

Thayer school nurse substitute
07.2015 - 12.2024


  • Calculate carbohydrates and administer insulin to Type I diabetic children.
  • Clean and bandage wounds and assess injuries.
  • Administer medication and document appropriately.
  • Multi- tasking and time management skills shuffling between multiple children and activities each day.
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to address student health concerns.


Registered Nurse, Women and Newborn Care Center

Baxter Health- Magnet Designated
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Performed assessments of mothers and newborns after birth to look for complications of delivery.
  • Perform accurate documentation of patient care.
  • Initiate and monitor foley catheters. Perform bladder scans.
  • Care for GYN patients with varying degrees of surgical procedures.
  • Care for infants who needed extra support in the newborn care center. Vapotherm oxygen support, iv antibiotics and fluid replacement, tube feeding, oxygen saturation and heart rate monitoring.
  • Supportive and compassionate care to mothers of infant and pregnancy loss.


Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/ OP Surgery, Infusion

Ozarks Medical Center
12.2010 - 07.2015


  • Administer moderate sedation medication (versed, demerol). Have reversals available and be able to discern when a patient might need intervention.
  • Circulate and monitor patient conditions while under anesthesia.
  • Assist doctors with specimen collection and procedures.
  • Monitor vital signs and administer sedation.
  • Administer blood products, IVIG infusions, and ferritin in a safe manner and document outcomes accurately.
  • Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
  • Assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures. Documenting risks and outcomes.
  • Monitor post-op vital signs, monitor for post surgical complications, manage pain control.

Registered Nurse, Pre-op/RN, PACU

West Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2013 - 07.2014
  • Initiate, manage, and d/c peripheral ivs.
  • Perform head to toe assessment and pre-surgical questionnaires to ensure patient is cleared to proceed with surgery.
  • Address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Monitor the patient in the post anesthesia recovery period.
  • Giving clear and concise discharge instructions to caretakers.
  • EMR documentation.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Ozarks Medical Center
12.2009 - 12.2010
  • Performed cervical checks and monitored laboring mothers.
  • Assessed the newborn for complications from delivery.
  • Circulated during cesarean sections- emergent and routine.
  • Managed epidural infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood at home.
  • Discharge planning, scheduling follow up visits for mother and baby.
  • Meditech EMR system


Education

Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)

Missouri State University
West Plains, MO
05.2009

Skills

  • Great customer service
  • Patient advocate
  • Accurate EMR documentation
  • Collaborative team member
  • Effective time management
  • Effective and concise communication

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Women and Newborn Care Center

Baxter Health- Magnet Designated
05.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, Cardiopulmonary/CVA/OR

Baxter Health Hospital- Magnet Designated
04.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Thayer school nurse substitute
07.2015 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse, Pre-op/RN, PACU

West Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2013 - 07.2014

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/ OP Surgery, Infusion

Ozarks Medical Center
12.2010 - 07.2015

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Ozarks Medical Center
12.2009 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)

Missouri State University
R. Nicole Haynes