I had the same problem too, sometime the terms "Reset" sounds a bit scary to some users.
I found out another method to resolve the issue.
1) Setting>iCloud> "confirm that you login"
2) Scroll down to Notes "Turn OFF"
--> It warns you that the notes will be removed from your phone, don't worry you have them on icloud.
3) Now go to Notes confirmed the notes originally stored in icloud disappear from your phone.
4) Go back to step 2 and "Turn ON"
5) Go back to step 3, now all your notes come back in again one by one.
It worked for me, I hope it does for you too!
Cheers
Fern*