Mandy Vidos
Pierre Part,LA
Summary
Experienced registered nurse, skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vital Caring Home Health
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to align with individual health needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while optimizing resource use.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medications, and self-care strategies.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare systems to secure access to essential services.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established care plans.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures including IV insertion, catheterization, blood draws, and wound care while ensuring strict infection control.
- Traveled daily to patients' homes to assess health conditions and deliver high-quality nursing care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients and addressing potential complications early.
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2021 - Current
- Offered care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used Meditech to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis, and expected patient outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lakeside Laboratory/Dr. Robert P. Blereau, MD
04.2002 - 09.2020
- Collected samples of blood and urine from patients and performed various laboratory tests.
- Performed occupational testing including pulmonary function tests, audiometry,EKG's, breath alcohol testing, respirator fit testing, and drug screen collections and testing.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Identified microorganisms present in urine and samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 30 patients daily, including EKGs, chemical analysis, urinalysis and hematology.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA07.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Cumberland School of Technology
Baton Rouge, La05.1998
Skills
- Aseptic procedures
- Basic computer skills
- Phlebotomy
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Administration
- Home safety evaluation
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Case management
- Post-surgical care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care management
- Catheter care
Licensure
RN, Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Medical Lab Technician, ASCP, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vital Caring Home Health
11.2023 - Current
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2021 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lakeside Laboratory/Dr. Robert P. Blereau, MD
04.2002 - 09.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Cumberland School of Technology