Teresa Nicholson
Hendersonville
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Supervisor at UNC Health Pardee with a proven track record in clinical leadership and patient care oversight. Expert in medication administration and conflict management, I enhance team performance and patient outcomes through effective mentoring and streamlined processes. Committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and improving care quality in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
UNC Health Pardee
10.2020 - Current
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Assign patient beds for admissions
- Schedule emergency surgeries
- Adjust Unit Staffing according to Staffing guidelines
- Oversee Hospital functionality at night
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UNC Health Pardee
01.2006 - 10.2020
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Medical-Surgical RN
UNC Health Pardee
07.2001 - 01.2006
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Recognized early warning signs of deteriorating patient conditions, initiating rapid response measures to prevent further complications or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families during challenging health experiences.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on newly admitted patients to establish baseline data for ongoing care planning.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering their growth and development as future healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize care quality and continuity for medical-surgical patients.
- Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
East Flat Rock05-2001
High School Diploma -
East Henderson High School
East Flat Rock, NC06-1988
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient treatment planning
- Medical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Staff orientation
- Policy enforcement
- Staff scheduling
- Patient care oversight
- Multi-unit oversight
- Patient services coordination
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Staff leadership
- Staff supervision
- Conflict management
- Emergency response
- Clinical supervision
- Problem-solving
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
UNC Health Pardee
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UNC Health Pardee
01.2006 - 10.2020
Medical-Surgical RN
UNC Health Pardee
07.2001 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
East Henderson High School
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