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Torie Vickers

West Haven,UT

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in acute and rehabilitative care. Proven track record of enhancing patient care through exceptional advocacy skills. Dedicated to implementing actions that improve quality of care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fairfield Village Rehab
02.2020 - Current
  • Worked closely with medical professionals to swiftly assess patients and provide appropriate care, effectively handling rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
  • Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided compassionate and appropriate treatment to patients during end-of-life care.

QA/QI RN

South Davis Home Health And Hospice
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Auditing documentation, company processes, and employee performance.
  • Providing education, and implementation of new processes for more timely and better patient care.
  • Monitoring and recording infection control, incidents, and complaints.
  • Researching and staying up to date on current CMS guidelines.
  • Chart audits and reviews as requested by insurance companies.
  • Participating in weekly home health and hospice IDT meetings.

Home Health RN Case Manager

South Davis Home Health And Hospice
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to patients physicians.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Wound care, diabetic management, medication management, IV administration, lab draws.
  • Coordination with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including weekly IDT meetings.

LPN

South Davis Home Health And Hospice
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Home health and hospice visit nurse.
  • Medication management, wound care, and lab draws.

CNA

South Davis Home Health and Hospice
02.2010 - 04.2016
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

CNA

Orchard Cove Alzhiemers Facility
11.2007 - 02.2010
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
01.2017

Associate of Science -

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Northridge High School
Layton, UT
2006

Skills

  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Home Visits
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Intakes and Discharges

Certification

  • BLS certified- American Red Cross

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fairfield Village Rehab
02.2020 - Current

QA/QI RN

South Davis Home Health And Hospice
12.2018 - 02.2020

Home Health RN Case Manager

South Davis Home Health And Hospice
01.2017 - 12.2018

LPN

South Davis Home Health And Hospice
04.2016 - 12.2016

CNA

South Davis Home Health and Hospice
02.2010 - 04.2016

CNA

Orchard Cove Alzhiemers Facility
11.2007 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Weber State University

Associate of Science -

Weber State University

High School Diploma -

Northridge High School

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