Nicole Ossichak

Experience

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  Victoria Health Care

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  Registered Nurse

  Floated between 22-bed unit ventilator, 36-bed sub-acute and 70-bed memory-care units.Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards ofpractice, floating between three units as staffing required. Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols. Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing, supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers. Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes. Show less

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  Hackensack Meridian Health

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

  Registered Nurse

  Worked with the interdisciplinary team at magnet hospital to provide care to up to 7 patientson a 38-bed acute clinical decision unit. Coordinated planning of care with physicians and the health care team through appropriate clinical decision-making. Ensured completion of various tests, consultations, lab work, and care to expedite the observation status. Understood and recognized changes in cardiac rhythms through telemetry monitoring. Improved patient outcomes by providing education and supportive environment to families and patients regarding the disease process. Clinical Fellow II on CARE Ladder. Show less

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  Providence

  Aug 2017 - now

  Skilled in overseeing and coordinating float pool nurses, ensuring optimal staffing levels and effective utilization of resources. Expertise in developing and implementing strategies to maintain high-quality standards, promote collaboration, and enhance team performance. Adept at creating and maintaining strong relationships with staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Committed to providing exceptional leadership and support to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients in critical care and telemetry units. Show less Work on health care team to provide care for up to 4 patients on Telemetry Sepsis unit,implementing protocols to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Project daily staffing and acuities, problem solve shift issues and identify opportunities for success. Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment. Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of care team. Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care. Assess patient needs, prioritize treatment, maintain patient flows and assist physicians with non-invasive procedures. Collaborate with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization. Answer questions and address concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person Show less

  • Nurse manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Charge Nurse , House supervisor

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2023