Nicole Hoffner Email & Phone Number

• Provide quality, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients and families on the School-Age Adolescence unit• Monitor and report acute changes in patient condition to minimize risks and advocate for improved patient outcomes• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans in collaboration with providers, pharmacists, and a variety of therapists including physical, occupational, music, and speech• Oversee daily unit flow as Charge Nurse• Member of Unit Based Council and Education Committee

• Provided direct and indirect health care to patients in the Children's Emergency Center by assisting with admission and triage, aiding in medical procedures, and monitoring patient status over time to alert nurse to patient needs• Obtained vital signs, collected specimen samples, and performed point-of-care testing and electrocardiograms

• Gave in-person and online instruction to student athletes in biology, chemistry, exercise science and Spanish courses• Equipped students for academic success by helping create study materials, reporting student progress to advisors weekly, and identifying areas for improvement

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Collaborated with medical team of 3 healthcare professionals to provide hands-on care to pediatric patients and their families• Demonstrated proficiency in obtaining patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in administering various laboratory tests• Maintained a sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment according to protocol

Arnold School Of Public Health

• Utilized vascular ultrasound, applanation tonometry and venous occlusion plethysmograph technology to collect and reduce participant data for a research study to investigate renal correlates of cardiovascular health• Recruited participants for the study through flyer distribution and phone screenings• Designed and developed a lab webpage on sc.edu to highlight the lab’s interests and equipment

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Communicated with new and existing patients to obtain brief medical history and explain the next steps in treatment plan• Effectively communicated with provider and clinical staff to ensure optimal patient care• Independently collected payments; updated insurance information; communicated with patients to answer any billing questions

· Increased awareness of resources and access to the healthcare system for the Hispanic community · Collaborated with Hispanic Alliance nonprofit to develop a healthcare options resource guide· Assisted with community outreach events, staff and community partner meetings

Master Of Science - Ms, Nursing Practice, Gpa: 4.0

I was part of USC's inaugural class of Master's Entry to Practice Nursing students. This is an accelerated program that prepares those.

Bachelor'S Degree, Exercise Science, Gpa: 4.0

Activities and Societies: • Phi Beta Kappa (2017) • Outstanding Senior Award (2019) • President’s Honor List at USC (8 semesters) •.