Nicole Beigh, Registered Nurse
Battle Ground,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse professional with a proven track record in emergency, medical-surgical and outpatient setting triage care, notably at Indiana University Health Arnett. Expert in patient triage and disease processes, coupled with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Highly skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Primary Care Triage
Indiana University Health Arnett
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, ED and PCU
Indiana University Health Arnett/White Memorial
09.2008 - 02.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Supported management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post-discharge needs.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nurse First Travel Agency
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Logansport Memorial Hospital
02.1999 - 08.2008
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- 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.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN05.1996
Skills
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Disease Processes
- Patient Triage
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
Certification
- BLS
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Primary Care Triage
Indiana University Health Arnett
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nurse First Travel Agency
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, ED and PCU
Indiana University Health Arnett/White Memorial
09.2008 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Logansport Memorial Hospital
02.1999 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana Purdue University