Nicole Nadler

Highly skilled Registered Nurse cross-trained across pre-op, OR, and recovery positions at a busy ambulatory surgery center. Performs 40 individual chart audits monthly, specializing in pain management, orthopedic, spine, and podiatry care. Assists anesthesia providers with regional nerve blocks and conducts thorough pre-operative phone assessments.

Completed a comprehensive 12-week new graduate nurse residency, mastering medication administration, interventions, and daily patient care. Provided inpatient care for elective surgical and emergent medical-surgical patients at a 5:1 ratio. Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments, managed pain levels, and maintained patient safety through hourly rounds and advocacy.

Provided direct care for acute neuro-medical and neuro-surgical patients in an 8-bed Neuro ICU. Assisted with room setup, patient repositioning, daily hygiene, incontinence care, and administering tube feedings. Trained in providing comfort measures and end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Provided direct care for chronic and acute cardiovascular patients on a 36-bed Cardiac Interventional Unit, managing 6 assigned patients per shift. Performed ADLs, vital signs, intake and output records, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, and 12-lead EKGs. Assisted patients with feeding, toileting, ambulation, and transport.

Rigorous four year, full time program including over 550 in-hospital clinical hours and 2 separate 6 month co-op employment experiences.