Joelle Nixon

8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100, Richmond, VA 23227

(804) 627- 5300 – email: joelle_doctor@bsmcon.edu
EDUCATION

BON SECOURS MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF NURSING August 2015 to Present

Bachelor of Science-Nursing
Anticipated graduation date: May 2018

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY August 2008- August 2012

Bachelor of Science-Health, Physical Education & Exercise Science, Exercise Science
Concentration

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

CLINICAL IMMERSION: Emergency Department / Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center,
Mechanicsville, VA January 2018 to Present
Provide care for 2-3 patients under the supervision of a RN. Skills achieved in focused assessments,
starting IVs, drawing blood, inserting Foley catheters, nasogastric/orogastric tubes, administering blood,
titration of high alert medications like Diltiazem, assisting in codes, giving SBAR out and transfer to RN,
medication administration IV/PO/IM, documentation in Connect Care and collaborated with the inter-
professional team.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, GENERAL SURGERY -MECHANICSVILLE, VA

Patient Care Technician January 2017 to Present
 Under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct, quality nursing care to meet patient’s
comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
 Conduct vital signs, POC glucose checks and document in Connect Care.

ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDICS 5 WEST-RICHMOND, VA

Patient Care Technician June 2016 to January 2017
 Under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct, quality nursing care to meet patient’s
comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
 Conduct vital signs, POC glucose checks and document in Connect Care.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-RICHMOND, VA

HIV Case Surveillance (HCS) Data Support Technician April 2016 to August 2016
 Enter HIV surveillance reporting forms into the enhance HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS)
database.
 Conducts quality assurance and control by reviewing reporting forms to ensure accuracy of data prior
to data entry and comparing paper forms and electronic records.

PHYSICAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS – MECHANICSVILLE, VA

Rehabilitation Technician & Insurance Coordinator October 2012 to March 2016
 Prepare and set up therapy area and ensure that necessary therapy requirements are completed
by patients.
 Assist with billing and ensure that all requirements for reimbursement were completed prior to
billing. Speak with clients regarding their source of pay and assist with establishing payment
plans. Serve as point person in setting up new insurance for all client payment records.

HONORS/MEMBERSHIPS

 College of Nursing Student Government Organization- President 2017, Vice-President Fall

2016, Community Service Chair Spring 2016, Standing Member 2015-Present
 National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) – Member 2016 – Present
 Bon Secours Emerging Leader Employee Resource Group – Member 2016 – Present
 American Nurse Association (ANA) – Member 2016 – Present
 National Black Nurses Association – Member 2016-Present