Katrina Anderson Vickery
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Parkwest Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on refining case management skills in alignment with industry bestpractices.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Registered Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
06.2014 - 04.2023
- Delivering care to renal and cardiac patients, cardiac drips, PD, wound care, and monitoring telemetry
- Formulated and prioritized patients’ care plans
- Completed a full nursing assessment on admission, identifying and prioritizing patient problems
- Identified, documented, and implemented physicians' orders
- Evaluated and documented the effectiveness of care and revised plan as needed
- Interpreted labs and telemetry, and selected course of action
- Remained aware of the patients’ conditions; recognized and treated emergencies
Registered Nurse
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
07.1999 - 01.2010
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Care Plans
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Training/Staff Development
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Patient Assessment
- Multitasking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- EMR / EHR
- Care Coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Parkwest Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
06.2014 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
07.1999 - 01.2010
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Roane State Community College
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