Nikki Riddle
Vicksburg,MI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and medical assessments. Skilled in patient monitoring and providing emotional support, demonstrating a strong ability to manage critical situations effectively. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and fostering patient independence through dedicated nursing plan development and follow-up.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Hospice / Oncall
Gentiva Hospice
Portage, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
Registered Nurse Homecare PRN
Elara Caring
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Provided direct skilled nursing care including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Registered Nurse Homecare/Oncall
Legacy Home Health Care
Portage, MI
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Senior Care
Senior Care Partners Pace
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Triage Registered After Hours Nurse/Remote Accept calls from Geriatric population presenting with a wide array of health concerns
- Manage highly varied calls ranging from sore throat to stroke, heart attack and suicide
- Ensure all documentation is entered concisely and accurately into the computer program
- Referrals made to appropriate healthcare environments; emergency response personnel, doctors, medics and major hospitals.
Nursing Coordinator
Meridian Health Plan, Kalamazoo
08.2016 - 01.2018
- County /Remote Managed MMP, Skilled Nursing and DSNP population - remotely and in-home visits
- Facilitate team meetings, conference calls and other activities with the Care Team
- Coordinate and make referrals to community resources
- Facilitate the enrollee's evaluation of the process, progress and outcomes
- Utilization Management - Interqual Criteria Identify barriers and facilitate problem resolution and follow up
- Transitions of care and discharge planning when the enrollee moves between care settings
- Support an on-going person-centered planning process
- Perform ongoing care coordination, facilitating access to service, monitoring and advocacy
- Team lead for State compliance and HEDIS.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Borgess Home Care
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Proficient with Oasis system, TruCare and P3D Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers and supervisors
- Evaluate safety hazards in the home
- Proficient in working with tracheostomy care, suctioning, G- tubes, catheters, lab draws, PICC lines, ports and wound care
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient charts
- Provide comfort while developing and encouraging independence
- Educate the patient and family regarding the importance of health promotion and disease prevention.
Nurse Care Manager & Supervisor
01.2007 - 01.2011
- In Office and In Home) Implemented and maintained the nursing needs of clients
- Communicated with clients to know their problems and requirements
- Supervised nursing and home health aide personnel
- Trained new staff as per the requirement and assigned work to each of them
- Supported staff and patients' families
- Developed individual care plans for clients
- Initial assessment and re-assessment of clients
- Admission, orders and discharge paper and communications
- Developed skill fair and educational training material
- Ran and supervised flu clinics
- Performed in-home IV therapy.
Registered Nurse
Borgess Home Care
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Medical Surgical Oncology Unit / Acute Care Performed team-oriented patient care on 50 bed units
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of changes
- Educate patients and family of health care needs and options
- Document using Cerner and Pro-Touch software
- Worked PRN on an ortho/neuro unit
- Care and Management of high risk patients
Registered Nurse
Heritage Community
01.2007 - 01.2008
Visiting Nurse and Homecare
Borgess Staffing Solutions
- In Office and In Home
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)& Clinical Coordinator
Nursing Home
- Responsible for managing the services related to client care
- Participated in all discharge planning and admission
- Develop and implement new policy and procedures
- Maintained strict standards while training, educating and evaluating nursing staff
- Monitored medication disposal and dosing
- Helped to ensure staff and client safety.
Charge Nurse
- Direct supervision over CENA staff
- Manage care for 45 residents
- Administration of all medications
- Communicate with family members and physicians.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI01.2006
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Community advocate
- Medical assessment
- Patient Care
- Documenting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Follow-up calls
- Tracheostomy care
- Home visits
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse Hospice / Oncall
Gentiva Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Homecare PRN
Elara Caring
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Homecare/Oncall
Legacy Home Health Care
09.2020 - 09.2023
Senior Care
Senior Care Partners Pace
12.2018 - 05.2020
Nursing Coordinator
Meridian Health Plan, Kalamazoo
08.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Borgess Home Care
06.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Borgess Home Care
01.2008 - 08.2010
Nurse Care Manager & Supervisor
01.2007 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Heritage Community
01.2007 - 01.2008
Visiting Nurse and Homecare
Borgess Staffing Solutions
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)& Clinical Coordinator
Nursing Home
Charge Nurse
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Similar Profiles
Jeffrey GatrostJeffrey Gatrost
Contract F2F NP at Kansas City hospice and Gentiva hospiceContract F2F NP at Kansas City hospice and Gentiva hospice
Debra O'NealDebra O'Neal
RN Patient Care Manager at Community Home Care and Hospice/Gentiva HospiceRN Patient Care Manager at Community Home Care and Hospice/Gentiva Hospice
Floyd Brentwood PearceFloyd Brentwood Pearce
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice/Avalon HospiceHospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice/Avalon Hospice
Noelle SmithNoelle Smith
Hospice RN Case Manager at Gentiva HospiceHospice RN Case Manager at Gentiva Hospice
Lisa HolladayLisa Holladay
Optician at MyEyeDROptician at MyEyeDR