Vicki Hedges
Cynthiana,KY
Summary
To obtain a position that will utilize my education, skills and experience in the nursing field. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 36+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to cardiac and pulmonary patients. Knowledgeable about cardiac requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Telemetry
St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Telemetry
Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Travel Nurse
Onward Healthcare, Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- 7 & 8 Heart & Lung Floor, Angioplasty and 6 Towers Telemetry experience
- Managed patients on cardiac drugs and IV drugs
- Telemetry, post CABG patients, surgical patients
Telemetry Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.1996 - 01.2014
- Preceptor for new employees and nursing students
- Charge Nurse
- Managed patients on cardiac drugs and IV drugs
- Telemetry, post CABG patients, surgical patients
- CAPD trained
Telemetry Staff Nurse
Baptist East Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Direct care of open heart patients
- Managed chest tubes, pace makers and IV drips
Supervisor of Hospital 11-7
Harrison Memorial Hospital
Cynthiana, KY
01.1993 - 01.1996
- In charge of scheduling, preceptors, evaluations, patient care when needed and hiring
- Liaison between doctors, employees, patients and families
Head Registered Nurse of Acute
Care Med-Surg, Harrison Memorial Hospital
Cynthiana, KY
01.1987 - 01.1993
- In charge of assignments, preceptors, evaluations and patient care
- Direct Patient Care on Med-Surg floor 859-588-0476 vhedges23@yahoo.com
Registered Nurse
Veterans Medical Center
Louisville, Lexington, KY
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Direct patient care of 20 patient
Nursing Assistant
Grand Haven Nursing Home
Cynthiana, KY
01.1983 - 01.1983
- Helped patients to perform activities of daily living
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lexington Community College
Lexington, KY05.1986
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Telemetry
St. Joseph Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Telemetry
Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2019
Travel Nurse
Onward Healthcare, Jewish Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Telemetry Staff Nurse
Baptist East Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2009
Telemetry Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2014
Supervisor of Hospital 11-7
Harrison Memorial Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1996
Head Registered Nurse of Acute
Care Med-Surg, Harrison Memorial Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1993
Registered Nurse
Veterans Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1991
Nursing Assistant
Grand Haven Nursing Home
01.1983 - 01.1983
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lexington Community College
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