Nicole Popik
Registered Nurse
Regina,SK
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Regina, SK12.2013
Incomplete - Law
University of Saskatchewan
Regina, SK06.2002
High School Diploma -
Greenall School
Balgonie, SK06.1994
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Shared Governance
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Operational Standards
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medical Screening
- Intramuscular Injections
- Standards Administration
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Medical Histories
- Wound Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Removing Sutures
- Resource Allocation
- Personal Care Needs
- Medical Records Management
- Setting Up Referrals
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Medical Consultation
- Intravenous Therapy
- Administering Immunizations
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Medical Evaluations
- Family Planning Services Education
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Family Education
- Medication Administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
I really enjoy doing anything outside. The outcomes of my efforts are very gratifying, even the failures because I'm constantly learning. but even over my enjoyment of outdoors activities, I love to cook. I don't really have a specialty but am pretty well rounded. There too, my failures are a learning experience.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
02.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Incomplete - Law
University of Saskatchewan
High School Diploma -
Greenall School
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