Nicole Reed, FNP-C
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Nicole Reed, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified - Complex Care Solutions
Austin, TX

I am a dedicated, highly skilled, self- motivated healthcare professional with over 10 years of nursing
and five years of managed care experience. I routinely provide patient assessments, medication
reviews, and individualized education regarding disease processes and treatment options as indicated.
Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified
Complex Care Solutions
September 2018 to Present
� Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and implement preventative care measures to optimize patient-care
outcomes to adult patients ages 21 and older.
� Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, certified medical assistants, patients, and families.
� Maintain confidentiality and adhere to strong work ethic to ensure highest standard of care.
� Utilize evidence-base guidelines to determine appropriate treatment options
Case Manager
Capitol Home Health
June 2016 to Present
� Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, certified medical assistants, patients, and families.
� Maintain confidentiality and adhere to strong work ethic to ensure highest standard of care.
� Utilize evidence-base guidelines to determine appropriate treatment options
� Provide skilled nursing services in the comfort of the patients own home to prevent extended
hospitalizations or trips to a clinic.
� Implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Provides skilled nursing services to adults
of any age.
� Services provided are central Line care and maintenance, wound care including dressing changes
and management of wound vacs, teaching in the care of special medical needs, IV antibiotics delivered
through peripheral IV's, central lines, PICC Lines, Port-a-Caths, and other IV access devices, and other
skilled nursing needs.
Head Registered Nurse for Southwest
Disability Services Southwest
October 2015 to May 2016
office
� Providing a comprehensive support network and expert care for those with developmental
disabilities.
� Focus on functional skill-building to help locate and access community services such as medical,
dental, education and in-home support.
� Utilized a team approach in caring for patients and developing a plan of care to fit the individual
needs of each patient.
� Reviewed lab, radiographic/cardiac studies, and consultative reports with physicians.
� Performed audits for designated indicators to improve the quality of services and ensure compliance
with regulatory guidelines.
Cardiac Charge Nurse
StoneBriar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
May 2013 to September 2015
� Identified, screened, and referred candidates for various disease management programs; and
monitored compliance issues.
� Expertly coordinated medical, physical, and social services for complex catastrophic cases.
� Worked among a team of therapists rehabilitating patients with serious cardiac illnesses.
� Educated patients and families on cardiac patients on LVAD's, Inotropic and cardiac medications, diet,
activity levels, stress management, and smoking cessation.
� Monitored the telemetry unit portable devices to provide care if emergencies arise.
Charge Nurse and Director of Staff Development
Brodie Ranch Rehabilitation Center
March 2010 to April 2013
� Develops training programs for paramount organization and monitor orientation for new hires.
� Identified, screened, and referred candidates for various disease management programs; and
monitored compliance issues.
� Wrote policy and procedure for referrals and provided input regarding other utilization management
policies and procedures
� Isolate sources of infection provide education and recommendations to control the spread of the
infection and develop strategies to prevent further outbreaks of organisms.
� Consultation to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals; data collection, interpretation,
and analysis; education; and/or research in infection prevention and control.
Medical Surgical Orthropedic floor Registered Nurse
St. Davids South Austin Hospital
January 2008 to February 2010
� Provided safe, therapeutic and efficient patient care.
� Safely administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures
� Developed nursing plan of care on admission and updates every 24 hours.
� Plan of care reflects input and needs of patient, significant other and family and reflects continuum of
care.
� Documents needs, education provided, and outcome of education. Initiates patient specific discharge
planning on admission and updates daily.
� Ensures smooth transfer process through appropriate assessment, communication and
documentation needs.
Education
Health Policy, Research, Evidence, Leadership, Informatics
Maryville University of St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
October 2015 to May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing
Hampton University in - Hampton, VA
September 2003 to December 2007