NICOLE PALMIERI
Reading Hospital, Tower Health
Chester Springs
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over a year of acute-care oncology experience, delivering personalized nursing care for diverse medical needs. Expertise in tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, catheterization, and emergency response, prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Seeking to enhance patient outcomes through continuous professional development and foster a supportive healthcare environment.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Oncology
5 Months- Advanced from Nurse Extern to Registered Nurse on an inpatient oncology unit post-licensure.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral needs, ensuring holistic support.
- Managed blood products and IV therapy; assessed for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized care plans.
- Tailored communication and care strategies for patients with special needs, enhancing safety and participation in care.
- Provided tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and respiratory monitoring.
- Executed urinary catheterization and offered personal care for toileting and continence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families, tailoring approaches to diverse needs, fostering understanding and engagement in care.
Nurse Extern
1 Year- Monitored patient status and promptly reported changes to clinical team.
- Assisted registered nurses with bedside care, vital signs, and patient comfort measures.
- Supported safe patient transfers, ambulation, and mobility assistance.
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate routine patient needs.
- Applied clinical judgment to prioritize tasks and respond to patient requests.
Phlebotomist
2 Years 1 Month- Collected blood samples through venipuncture and capillary methods, ensuring accuracy and quality for patients of all ages.
- Ensured compliance with patient identification and specimen handling protocols.
- Maintained compliance with patient identification and specimen handling protocols to guarantee specimen integrity.
- Collaborated with health care team to verify orders, enhancing communication and workflow efficiency.
Laboratory Assistant
2 Years 10 Months- Performed phlebotomy on diverse patient populations to ensure accurate sample collection
- Prepared and processed specimens according to laboratory standards to maintain quality control.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate timely delivery of patient care.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
- Dean's List August 2023 to April 2026
- 3.5 GPA
- Ranked in Top 20% of class
- Cum Laude graduate
Associate of Science - Applied Health
Clinical Education: Completed 975 hours in medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, behavioral health, and community health.
Skills
Airway Management
Nutritional Support
Bladder Management
Neurological Assessments
Chemotherapy administration
Direct patient care
IV medication administration
Medication management
Patient & Family Education
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nomination, August 2026
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Phlebotomy Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Reading Hospital, Tower Health
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
05.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
11.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Laboratory Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2018Read More
Alvernia University
Associate of Science from Applied Health
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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Diploma from Nursing
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