Nicole Rucker
Baconton
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Albany Vascular Specialist Center, excelling in patient assessment and electronic health records management. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives and patient education, fostering enhanced outcomes. Strong team leadership and care coordination skills ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. Committed to advocating for patients' needs and preferences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Albany Vascular Specialist Center
Albany
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Nurse Practitioner
Edwards Cancer Center-Gynecological Oncology
Moultrie
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Managed follow-up care and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and preferences were addressed.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
RN- Labor and Delivery
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within Labor and Delivery unit.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
RN-School Nurse and Educator
Baconton Community Charter School
Baconton
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned and implemented extra-curricular educational programs such as workshops or lectures that address special topics.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Maintained records of all teaching activities including attendance logs, evaluations forms.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Swingbed Coordinator
Archbold Medical Center
Camilla
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Utilization Review Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Applied medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Participated in provider meetings to discuss cases involving complex medical conditions or difficult authorization decisions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues and utilization review findings.
- Collaborated with case managers to facilitate timely discharge planning and transition of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN03-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA12-2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01-2011
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Lab test interpretation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Time management
Affiliations
- Volunteer Recreational Department Manager
- Classroom Mom- Organizing parties and assisting with school events
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- ANCC
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Albany Vascular Specialist Center
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Edwards Cancer Center-Gynecological Oncology
10.2023 - 07.2024
RN-School Nurse and Educator
Baconton Community Charter School
08.2021 - 05.2022
RN- Labor and Delivery
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2022
Swingbed Coordinator
Archbold Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Utilization Review Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
South College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Albany Technical College
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