Nicole Lavette, APRN Nurse Practitioner, Sports Medicine Specialist
Education
- Fairfield University, School of Nursing, Fairfield CT
– Masters of Science, Nursing, May 2014 - Sacred Heart University, School of Nursing, Fairfield CT
– Bachelor of Science, Nursing, May 2010
Education
Aug. 2011 – May 2014
Fairfield University, School of Nursing, Fairfield CT
Masters of Science, Nursing, May 2014
Family Nurse Practitioner
GPA: 3.9
Masters of Science, Nursing, May 2014
Family Nurse Practitioner
GPA: 3.9
Aug. 2006 – May 2010
Sacred Heart University, School of Nursing, Fairfield CT
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, May 2010
GPA: 3.9, Dean’s List Fall 2006-May2010
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, May 2010
GPA: 3.9, Dean’s List Fall 2006-May2010
Professional Experience
Aug. 2016 - Present
Yale University – New Haven, CT
Yale Orthopaedics - Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat patients with orthopaedic problems and/or injuries. Collaborate and consult with orthopaedic providers including Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to provide evidenced based care. Order andevaluate results of appropriate diagnostic testing. Create individualized treatment plans for patients based on physical exam and diagnostic test results. Assist surgeons in Operating Room as needed and as directed byCollaborating Physician.
Yale Orthopaedics - Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat patients with orthopaedic problems and/or injuries. Collaborate and consult with orthopaedic providers including Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to provide evidenced based care. Order andevaluate results of appropriate diagnostic testing. Create individualized treatment plans for patients based on physical exam and diagnostic test results. Assist surgeons in Operating Room as needed and as directed byCollaborating Physician.
Feb. 2015 – Dec. 2016
Minuteclinic – East Hampton and South Windsor, CT
Family Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat walk- in patients from age 18 months and up. Collaborate and consult with other providers including Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to provide evidenced based care. Responsible for maintaining and running clinic in East Hampton and South Windsor along with my clinic partners.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat walk- in patients from age 18 months and up. Collaborate and consult with other providers including Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to provide evidenced based care. Responsible for maintaining and running clinic in East Hampton and South Windsor along with my clinic partners.
Aug. 2014 – April 2015
Concentra – Springfield, MA
Family Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat both occupational medicine and urgent carepatients in a high-volume clinic. Responsible for ordering appropriate diagnostic testing and imaging. Collaborate with other providers in clinic including Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and onsite Physical Therapists to help provide efficient and effective care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat both occupational medicine and urgent carepatients in a high-volume clinic. Responsible for ordering appropriate diagnostic testing and imaging. Collaborate with other providers in clinic including Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and onsite Physical Therapists to help provide efficient and effective care.
July 2010 – May 2015
Yale New Haven Hospital – New Haven, CT
Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse II) on Pediatric Medicine/Cardiology & Surgery/Trauma Unit
Provide nursing care to pediatric patients with surgical and medical problems. Take on charge nurse responsibilities as required in order to organize the flow of the unit.
Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse II) on Pediatric Medicine/Cardiology & Surgery/Trauma Unit
Provide nursing care to pediatric patients with surgical and medical problems. Take on charge nurse responsibilities as required in order to organize the flow of the unit.
May 2009 – May 2010
Hospital of Central CT – New Britain, CT
Student Nurse Intern, Pediatric Unit
Assisted nurse preceptor with nursing tasks and was able to prioritize for a 5 patient assignment. Calculated medication doses and prepared IV medications.
Student Nurse Intern, Pediatric Unit
Assisted nurse preceptor with nursing tasks and was able to prioritize for a 5 patient assignment. Calculated medication doses and prepared IV medications.
May 2008– Aug. 2008
Hospital of Central CT – New Britain, CT
Student Nurse Assistant, Adult Medical/Surgical Unit
Accurately took vital signs for all patients and reported to nursing staff. Efficiently turned patients, took blood sugars, provided/assisted with all ADL care required by patients.
Student Nurse Assistant, Adult Medical/Surgical Unit
Accurately took vital signs for all patients and reported to nursing staff. Efficiently turned patients, took blood sugars, provided/assisted with all ADL care required by patients.
Clinical Experience
FNP Clinical Rotations:
Adult Health:
May 2013- Aug. 2013
Concentra- New Britain, CT
Jan. 2014 – April 2014
Geri Care – Bloomfield, CT & Manchester, CT
(Touchpoints of Bloomfield and Crestfield Manor)
(Touchpoints of Bloomfield and Crestfield Manor)
Pediatrics:
Sept. 2013- Dec. 2013
Charter Oak Health Center- Hartford, CT
Feb. 2014- May 2014
Hartford Public High School Health Center – Hartford, CT
Women’s Health:
Sept. 2013- Mar. 2014
Baystate OBGYN- East Longmeadow, MA
Related Experience
Sept. 2006- May 2010
Student Health Center – Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT
Secretary
Answered all telephone calls and made appointments for studentsto see health care providers in the office. Prepared and pulled chartsfor all appointments.
Secretary
Answered all telephone calls and made appointments for studentsto see health care providers in the office. Prepared and pulled chartsfor all appointments.
Sept. 2007- May 2010
Student Nurse Association -Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT
Class Representative
Planned programs for students to promote health awareness on campus.Organized fundraising activities for graduating class
Class Representative
Planned programs for students to promote health awareness on campus.Organized fundraising activities for graduating class
May 2007- Aug. 2007
Hartford Children’s Hospital - Hartford, CT
Volunteer
Helped to organize activities in the playroom on inpatient units.Set-up activities in patient rooms when they were on isolation precautions. Held babies that did not have families at their bedside.
Volunteer
Helped to organize activities in the playroom on inpatient units.Set-up activities in patient rooms when they were on isolation precautions. Held babies that did not have families at their bedside.
Teaching Experience
Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Fairfield University – Fairfield, CT
Undergraduate & Second Degree Clinical Instructor
Instructed undergraduate and second degree students on pediatric units at Yale New Haven Hospital. Educated students on how to effectively care for pediatric patients of all ages.
Undergraduate & Second Degree Clinical Instructor
Instructed undergraduate and second degree students on pediatric units at Yale New Haven Hospital. Educated students on how to effectively care for pediatric patients of all ages.
Sept. 2008-Dec. 2008
Sacred Heart University – Fairfield, CT
Classroom Learning Assistant for Health Assessment
Assisted students in the lab to perform and practice their assessment skills with proper technique on mannequins.
Classroom Learning Assistant for Health Assessment
Assisted students in the lab to perform and practice their assessment skills with proper technique on mannequins.
Professional Activities and Development
Nov. 2011- May 2015
Yale New Haven Hospital
Blood Stream Infection Prevention Committee Unit Representative
Update staff nurses on unit of any new practice changes. Helpto educate staff on any new practice changes. Monitor staff whileperforming dressing or cap changes on lines and do unit audits.
Blood Stream Infection Prevention Committee Unit Representative
Update staff nurses on unit of any new practice changes. Helpto educate staff on any new practice changes. Monitor staff whileperforming dressing or cap changes on lines and do unit audits.
Sept. 2011- May 2015
Yale New Haven Hospital
Unit Magnet Representative
Liaison for unit staff nurses and magnet committee. Attend meetings to assess magnet status. Formulate ideas with staff nursesto improve unit. Update bulletin board on unit with any new information regarding magnet status.
Unit Magnet Representative
Liaison for unit staff nurses and magnet committee. Attend meetings to assess magnet status. Formulate ideas with staff nursesto improve unit. Update bulletin board on unit with any new information regarding magnet status.
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
Spring 2009 - Present
Sigma Theta Tau – International Nursing Honor Society
Spring 2014 -Present
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Awards and Honors
March 2013
Yale New Haven Hospital - Clinical Nurse II Distinction
Spring 2010
Sacred Heart University - Summa Cum Laude
Spring 2010
Sacred Heart University - Gold Medal of Achievement in Nursing
Spring 2010
Nightingale Award for Fairfield County
Spring 2010
College Academic Day Honoree at the Capital, Hartford CT
Licensures and Certifications
Jan. 2008 - Present
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
June 2014 – Present
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Sept. 2014-Present
FMCSA
Certified Medical Examiner
Certified Medical Examiner
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