Nicola Mitchell-Harvey
Lawrenceville
Summary
Compassionate and patient-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with 19+ years of experience spanning, Urgent Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), physical examinations, and comprehensive care for critically ill patients. Skilled in performing physical examinations, invasive procedures, patient transfers & referrals, and laboratory test orders. Strong record of collaborating effectively with medical team members in both hospital and clinical environments. Additional credentials include MSN, BSN, RN License, and BLS/ACLS Certifications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Atlanta Plus Urgent Care
03.2021 - Current
- Treat 25 + patients daily for diverse range of acute illnesses, accidents, and injuries in an Urgent Care setting, utilizing clinical best practices and compassionate care to promote full recovery
- Deliver 250- 300 + physical exams monthly for patients of all age groups, including pediatrics, updating medical records accurately and in compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations
- Demonstrate clinical competence in suturing wounds, removing staples, administering IV therapy, and draining abscesses, ensuring patient comfort, medical consent, and dignity at all times
- Administer vaccines according to the recommended schedules and patient risk factors, monitoring for adverse reactions while providing a safe resource for the prevention of communicable disease
- Improve health and well-being in the community while acting as a warm, personable provider of primary and acute healthcare, offering education in healthy lifestyle, medication safety, and wound care
- Identify, escalate, and refer patients with emergency health conditions, including DKA, testicular torsion, strokes, and myocardial infarction, enabling timely access to appropriate healthcare
- Conduct occupational health services such as drug screening, as well as health assessments for Workers’ Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accidents, acting as a trusted medical authority
- Serve as a preceptor to new nurse practitioner employees, physician assistant students and medical student
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Emory University Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2023
- Promote positive health outcomes for two critical and ventilated patients in any given shift by administering sedation medications, IVs, and heart rate control
- Provide postoperative patients with support, guidance, and education for self-care, pain management, discharge, and recovery, reducing hospital readmissions by 14.5%
- Collaborate closely with a clinical team of 9+ critical care Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Doctors to communicate treatment plans and best practices with respect to ICU medicine
- Minimize patient risk and improve patient comfort while managing care for renal disorders, gastrointestinal bleed, drug withdrawal, sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, and surgical recovery
- Foster patient trust by educating patients on medical procedures being performed, ensuring consent while improving chances of positive health outcomes, recovery, and restoration of life quality
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Northside Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
St. Francis Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2008
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) -
South University-Savannah
Savannah, GA01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Ohio University
Athens, OH08.2015
Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Coordination
- Physician Collaboration
- Urgent Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Disease Prevention Education
- Discharge Planning
- Admissions & Intakes
- Patient Education
- Preventive Health Measures
- Medication Administration
- Intensive Care Unit
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Georgia Board of Nursing, 01/01/25
- APRN-NP, American Academy of Nurse Practitioner's (AANP), 11/01/26
- BLS/ACLS Certification, American Heart Association, 03/01/25
- DOT-Certified Medical Examiner, NRCME, 06/01/32
- DEA-Certified, DEA, 01/01/27
Leadership Roles
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society 12/2019 - 12/2022
- The Ohio University Alumni Association The National Society of Leadership and Success 2024
- Meals on wheels 2023
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Atlanta Plus Urgent Care
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Emory University Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Northside Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
St. Francis Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) -
South University-Savannah
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Ohio University
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