Joi Vickers
Registered Nurse
Stratford,CT
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with acute care experience providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering efficient and effective patient-centered care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Student Nurse Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Established patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT 08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 08.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Infection control measures
Physical assessments
Patient evaluation
Charge Nurse trained
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Strong clinical judgment
Certifications & Licenses
- Registered Nurse, #172342, expires 12/31/21
- CPR/BLS Certified, expires 12/2022
- Charge Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Bridgeport
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
08.2014 - 05.2017