Holly Nicolaou
@hollynicolaou
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient education.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. My career has been dedicated to excelling in patient education and care coordination, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. I have a proven ability to develop impactful educational programs while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. My strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills have consistently enhanced patient outcomes and fostered collaborative healthcare environments.
Throughout my career, I have developed individualized discharge plans, utilized evidence-based practice guidelines, and collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients. My experience as an Education Specialist allowed me to create educational materials and implement comprehensive programs that support learners. I am passionate about counseling patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies, ensuring they are well-informed and empowered in their healthcare journey.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kenton County School District
Aug 2024 - Present (10 months)
Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers, and parents. Monitored classrooms, ensuring student safety and adherence to school rules, and provided feedback on student behavior and performance. Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional student support.
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Aug 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 4 months)
Developed individualized discharge plans including post-discharge instructions for follow-up care. Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines and maintained accurate medical records using Electronic Health Record according to HIPAA regulations. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care and counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse Education Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Nov 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Developed educational materials and resources for teaching sessions with patients and families. Implemented comprehensive educational programs and monitored their effectiveness. Provided individual support and guidance to learners while facilitating group learning sessions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Aug 2008 - May 2014 (5 years 9 months)
Provided direct nursing care to physical rehabilitation patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation. Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress. Managed multiple tasks, maintained accurate patient records in EHR, and actively participated in performanc
Education
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Northern Kentucky University
Master of Science Nursing Education, Nursing Education
Focused on advanced nursing principles and educational methodologies. Developed skills in curriculum design and instructional strategies for healthcare settings.
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science Nursing, Nursing
Completed foundational coursework in nursing theory and practice. Gained clinical experience in various healthcare environments.
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