Vanessa Zeigler
Cromberg,CA
Summary
Compassionate CMS-RN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge. and judgment combined with strong documentation, patient monitoring and problem- solving abilities.
Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Driven professional with 27-year history of high-quality care to patients.
Proficient in implementing nurse processes, advising and educating patients, and staff development and training. Demonstrated success in devising strategies to enhance organizational performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator 1
Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Processes patient intake information and updated medical records prior to treatment.
- Schedules evaluations and procedures for patients.
- Communicates with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Provides administrative support for patient care staff.
- Liaises effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Demonstrates flexibility during changes to patient care practice.
- Compiles and maintained medical charts and reports in complex digital databases.
- Explains policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Obtains informed consent and payment documentation from patients and filed in system.
- Organizes timely and accurate referrals to help patients obtain health care services and access available resources.
- Completes comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Understands and follows oral and written directions.
- Identifies needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Works successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
MDS Coordinator/RN Floor Nurse
Eastern Plumas Health Care
Loyalton, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans for 40-bed facility.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
Drug Room Coordinator
Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, CA
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Tracked inventory usage, documented discrepancies and maintained overall count.
- Factored in special circumstances and routine needs when placing new supply orders.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels to manage production workflows.
- Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
- Performed inventory counts and ordered materials.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving of inventory and supplies.
- Resolved complaints and eliminated delays by collaborating with vendors and updating strategies.
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
- Generated monthly performance metrics and analytical reports, reviewing and communicating marketing campaign effectiveness to clients.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
- Verified completion of medication consent form, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
- Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
- Entered orders into system and filled medication orders.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining control
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team in implementing Cerner at PDH. Worked with physicians, nurses and clinics in building medication orders, and work flows.
- New employee training on both Med-Select machine usage and Cerner medication ordering and charting.
PACU Staff Nurse
Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, CA
09.2009 - 02.2021
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Medical/Surgical RN
Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, CA
09.2006 - 02.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Medical-Surgical RN
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Visalia, CA
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
- Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
- Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
RN Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical
Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital
San Andreas, CA
07.2002 - 08.2003
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Monitored the work flow of the department and facilitated care of patients by matching them up with staff to care for them.
- Assessed unit patients from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
- Participated in facility, regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address deficiencies.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Registered Nurse Definative Observation Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
Lancaster,, CA
07.1997 - 07.2002
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing/Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.1997
Skills
CMSRN;
BLS;
Proficient Documentation Skills;
Excellent Interpersonal Skills Both Verbal and Written;
Self Motivator;
Great Attention to Detail
Works Well With Others
Adept at Problem Solving
Types 80 WPM
Ability to work independently
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Implements nursing processes
Proficient in EMR charting: Cerner, Centriq, and American Health Tech Proficient in Excel; Word; and Powerpoint
Timeline
Care Coordinator 1
Plumas District Hospital
10.2022 - Current
MDS Coordinator/RN Floor Nurse
Eastern Plumas Health Care
02.2021 - Current
Drug Room Coordinator
Plumas District Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2021
PACU Staff Nurse
Plumas District Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2021
Medical/Surgical RN
Plumas District Hospital
09.2006 - 02.2021
Medical-Surgical RN
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
09.2003 - 08.2006
RN Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical
Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2002 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse Definative Observation Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2002
Associate Degree in Nursing/Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
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