Nicole R. Hutson, APRN, CPNP

Academic Preparation:

Doctor of Nursing Practice - University of South Alabama College of Nursing, 2012

            Concentration: Maternal Child Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing - University of South Alabama College of Nursing, 2004

Concentrations: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Clinical Nurse Specialist - Maternal Child

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southeastern Louisiana University College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2000                       

Concentration: Nursing; Minor - Biology

Nursing: Undergraduate Student – University of Louisiana at Monroe (Northeast Louisiana University) College of Nursing, 1995-1996

Concentration: Nursing

Medical Training:

Internship        Practice of Pediatrics, Slidell, La, 2004

·             Health promotion and maintenance

·             Diagnosis and management of common pediatric illnesses

·             Physician referrals                      

Internship        Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center Pediatric ER, Baton Rouge, La, 2004

·             Diagnosis and management of common pediatric illnesses

·             Emergency management - assistance with stitching, casting, IV therapy, CPR, intubation

·             Physician referrals

·             Admissions

Internship        Plaza Pediatrics, Hammond, La, 2003

Licenses and Certifications:

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Professional Experience:

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 2011 - Present

McComb Children’s Clinic, McComb, MS

-Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common pediatric illnesses, health maintenance care for children, school physicals, developmental assessments, immunization management, physician referrals, anticipatory guidance, and dietary management

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 2005 - 2011

Pedicons, Inc. (Kid Med South), Baton Rouge, LA

-Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common pediatric illnesses, health maintenance care for children, school physicals, developmental assessments, immunization management, physician referrals, anticipatory guidance, and dietary management

Registered Nurse, 2005

Gulf States LTAC of Hammond, Hammond, LA

-Clinical Coordinator/Charge nurse, patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, patient advocate, and health care provider

 Registered Nurse, 2003 - 2005

Plaza Pediatrics, Hammond, LA

-Kidmed nurse, patient assessment, developmental assessments, documentation, immunization management, anticipatory guidance, physician referrals, dietary management, routine labs such as urinalysis, hematocrit levels, and lead levels

Registered Nurse, 2003 - 2005

LaPlace Rehabilitation Hospital (Gulf States Facility), LaPlace, LA

-Charge nurse, dietary manager, patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, patient advocate, and health care provider

Registered Nurse, 2001 - 2003

North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, LA

-Charge nurse, patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, patient advocate, and health care provider

Registered Nurse, 2001

Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA

-Charge nurse, patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, patient advocate, and health care provider