Nikki Strachan
Dover
Summary
Adaptive and tech-savvy Registered Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience across Inpatient/Ambulatory PACU, Mother-Baby, School Nursing, and Primary Care. Proven expertise in clinical decision-making, telehealth protocols, and care coordination within high-volume environments. Expert at navigating multiple EHR systems (Inpatient & Outpatient Epic, Sunrise) to maintain 100% documentation accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse (Inpatient & Ambulatory)
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover, DE
12.2024 - Current
- Managed post-operative recovery for diverse patient populations, utilizing advanced clinical assessment to identify and escalate critical status changes.
- Performed telephonic follow-ups and post-discharge triage, ensuring patient education, safety and best patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospitalists to streamline post op surgical workflows.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
School Nurse
C2 Staffing Solutions
New York, NY
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered first aid and medication to students in compliance with health regulations.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify student health needs.
- Educated students on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Outpatient Registered Nurse
AdvantageCare Physicians
Brooklyn, NY
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitated Care Coordination for patients with chronic conditions, improving health literacy through telephone calls and virtual messaging.
- Served as a primary point of contact for triage inquiries, utilizing insurance company resources to direct patients to the appropriate care.
- Educated patients about health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and lifestyle modifications.
Registered Nurse – Mother-Baby/Postpartum
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided comprehensive Postpartum and Newborn Education, specializing in breastfeeding support and neonatal safety.
- Utilized Electronic Health Records to document complex clinical data, ensuring seamless transitions of care during discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing
New York, NY08-2022
Skills
- Telehealth Triage
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Care
- Wound care
- EHR/EMR Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Video Conferencing (Zoom/Teams)
- Care Coordination
- Prior Authorization
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Epic
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) | DE RN License #0074477
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support | American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse (Inpatient & Ambulatory)
Bayhealth Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
School Nurse
C2 Staffing Solutions
10.2023 - 11.2024
Outpatient Registered Nurse
AdvantageCare Physicians
03.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse – Mother-Baby/Postpartum
Lenox Hill Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing