Vicki A. Yates
Eskridge,Kansas
Summary
- To obtain a nursing position where my work experience will have a positive impact on the lives of others.
- Proficient with the nursing process
- Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility for Mental Health (NFMH) for 26 years
- Certified Infection Preventionist throughthe CDC PROGRAM November 2019-current
- Registered Nurse for 30 years including recognition as a Psychiatric Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse for 10 years
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Brighton Place West
Topeka, KS
02.2024 - Current
- Direct and supervise medication aides and direct care staff in providing all aspects of care to individuals with chronic mental illness
- Complete a variety of required assessments on all residents
- Process and document physicians orders
- Obtain samples for lab
- Complete 24 hour census reports
- Provide 1:1 counseling to residents experiencing an exacerbation of their mental illness
- Make decisions on appropriate PRN psychotropic medication usage
Director of Nursing
Brighton Place West
Topeka, KS
05.2019 - 02.2024
- Direct, manage, and provide guidance to the nursing department in providing care to 50 individuals with various mental health diagnoses
- Work as Infection Preventionist to determine facility infection risks, obtain lab samples, set up isolation units, and provide oversight, guidance, and monitoring over all areas of infection control processes
- Manage all systems and processes of the nursing department to assist in providing quality care which enhances our residents' lives.
- Monitor staffing levels in accordance to resident acuity levels within nursing budget
- Coordinated hiring process, orientation, and ongoing education to all employees
RN Case Manager
Home Town Health Care
Lyndon, Kansas
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Case manager responsible for coordinating and providing quality nursing care to individuals in their homes
- Coordinating physician appointments, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and with Home Health Aide team to provide continuity of care to homebound patients
- Complete assessment, development, and revision of patient Plans of Care
- Accurate and timely documentation of patient status
RN Clinician
St. Francis Home Health Agency
Topeka, Kansas
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Clinician responsible for providing nursing care for individuals in their homes
- Formulated patient specific care plans and facilitated educational goals
- Completed patient assessments and patient admissions
- Responsible for documentation of all patient assessment information and communicating with the ED, other departmental directors, therapists, and physicians for continuity of care
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator
Eskridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Eskridge, Kansas
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Performed comprehensive assessments on 60 residents to complete CMS required MDSs.
- Provided ongoing staff education and documentation training
- Assisted in completing annual and newly hired licensed nurse competencies
Director of Nursing (DON)
Eskridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Eskridge, Kansas
08.1995 - 02.2017
- Managed all aspects of delivery of care to individuals with chronic mental illness
- Lead and offered support to the nursing staff in delivering excellent care
- Responsible for ensuring all staff were properly certified and licensed within the scope of their practice
- HR responsibilities for recruiting interviewing, hiring and on-boarding staff
- Coordinated and conducted in-service meetings, and on-going education and training for all staff
- Obtained supplies and equipment while conforming to nursing department budget
- Coordinated Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee and meetings to ensure delivery of skilled nursing care
- Assisted in managing outside contractors
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing-RN
Baker University School of Nursing
Topeka, KSSkills
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Team development and management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Mentoring and coaching
Activities
- Member of Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC), Kansas Healthcare Association (KHA), 1997-2017
- Member of National Association Directors of Nursing (NADONA), 1995-Current
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Brighton Place West
02.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Brighton Place West
05.2019 - 02.2024
RN Case Manager
Home Town Health Care
05.2018 - 11.2019
RN Clinician
St. Francis Home Health Agency
06.2017 - 11.2017
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator
Eskridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 05.2017
Director of Nursing (DON)
Eskridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.1995 - 02.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing-RN
Baker University School of Nursing