Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Licensure
Leadership And Management Experience
References
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Nichole Kessler

Altoona

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pediatrics, acute care, home health, and rehabilitation. Proven track record in managing nursing teams under pressure and enhancing patient care through strategic initiatives. Expertise in critical decision-making and adapting to fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successful team management and operational improvements.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric RN/LPN (Per Diem)

Bayada Pediatrics
Altoona
06.2022 - Current
  • Delivered in-home pediatric care, performed assessments, and documented interventions and outcomes.

Agency Nurse (RN/LPN – Casual/Contract)

Cross Country MSN
Various Facilities
07.2021 - Current

Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, implementing safety protocols, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Clinical Manager

Interim Home Health
Altoona
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Manage field staff and patient care operations, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Implement quality improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.

House Supervisor (Casual)

Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation
Altoona
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supervised unit-wide safety protocols and patient care coordination.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary staff on care planning and interventions.

Pre-op/PACU Nurse (Part-Time)

Allegheny Pain Management
Altoona
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared patients for surgery, completed pre-op assessments, and monitored post-op recovery.
  • Delivered pain management education and patient support throughout the surgical process.

Case Manager

Senior LIFE Altoona
Altoona
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated individualized care plans, monitored medication accuracy, and facilitated access to necessary services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Capella University
05-2026

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
05.2023

Licensed Practical Nursing Program -

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Altoona, PA
08.2020

Skills

  • Clinical skills: IV therapy, wound care, pain management, medication administration
  • Proficient in AlayaCare, Matrix, Epic, McKesson, and Point of Care EMR systems
  • Care coordination: interdisciplinary collaboration, pre-op/post-op care, case management
  • Compliance and safety: HIPAA, policy development, patient safety protocols, quality improvement
  • Operational efficiency, patient advocacy
  • Decision making

Certifications And Licensure

  • CPR, American Heart Association
  • Mandated Reporter - child abuse
  • Registered Nurse, RN774566

Leadership And Management Experience

  • Clinical Manager, Interim Home Health, Oversaw daily operations of the clinical department and home health branch; ensured compliance, managed staff, and led initiatives to improve quality and safety.
  • Case Manager, Senior LIFE Altoona, Led care coordination efforts for complex patients, collaborating with providers and managing service delivery across teams.
  • Charge Nurse and house supervisor, Various Facilities (Agency Roles), Directed shift responsibilities, supervised nursing staff, and ensured safe and efficient patient care in high-demand environments.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Manager

Interim Home Health
02.2025 - 06.2025

House Supervisor (Casual)

Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation
05.2024 - 02.2025

Pre-op/PACU Nurse (Part-Time)

Allegheny Pain Management
04.2024 - 08.2024

Case Manager

Senior LIFE Altoona
07.2023 - 04.2024

Pediatric RN/LPN (Per Diem)

Bayada Pediatrics
06.2022 - Current

Agency Nurse (RN/LPN – Casual/Contract)

Cross Country MSN
07.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Capella University

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -

Mount Aloysius College

Licensed Practical Nursing Program -

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

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