NICOLE SUTTON
Atoka,TN
Summary
I am a licensed Registered Nurse with 14+ years of experience in providing emergency medical care as a licensed Paramedic. I have worked in both the hospital and pre-hospital settings which has afforded the opportunity to gain valuable experience in providing patient care at various stages.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Methodist North Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during cardiac catheterization procedures.
RN/Charge Nurse/Paramedic
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Demonstrated a commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Maintained all utilization review documentation
Triage Nurse
Prospero Health
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider as needed.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Emergency response Medication administration IV insertion Vital sign monitoring Medical history collection Ambulance transfer Patient/family focused, Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Demonstrated a commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Paramedic
Lifeline EMS
05.2011 - 06.2017
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Operated emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to transport emergent patients.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Demonstrated a commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in the field or in transit.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to transport emergent patients.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
EMT/Paramedic
Pafford EMS - Blytheville Station
10.2009 - 05.2016
- Demonstrated a commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Operated emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to transport emergent patients.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Covington, TNTechnical Certificate: Paramedic - undefined
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, ARBachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2020
Technical Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician -
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR2004
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy Strategic decision-making Patient-focused care Intubation
- High-pressure decision management Competent in physical assessments
- Decision making
- Rapport
- IV Administration
- Epic Systems
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Utilization Review
- Organizational management
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse – State of TN # Paramedic – State of TN # Paramedic – State of AR # CPR certified through American Heart Association Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2006 to present].
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Methodist North Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Triage Nurse
Prospero Health
11.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2020
RN/Charge Nurse/Paramedic
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2014 - 01.2017
Paramedic
Lifeline EMS
05.2011 - 06.2017
EMT/Paramedic
Pafford EMS - Blytheville Station
10.2009 - 05.2016
Technical Certificate: Paramedic - undefined
Arkansas Northeastern College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing
Western Governors University
Technical Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician -
Arkansas Northeastern College
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