Vicki Hughes
Johnstown,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Coiuntry View Nursing And Rehab Facility
03.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
12.1986 - 11.2019
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University, Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio12.1993
Skills
Medical Surgical Nursing on an inpatient floor
Postoperative Anesthesia Care Unit Direct care of patient's directly after surgery Extubation of intubated patint's Provided direct nursing care for patient in collaboration with Anesthresia until patient is sent directly to a hospital room or home
Hospice Provided end of life care for residents Coordinated home equipment and resources available to patient's and their families
Preoperative Nurse Prepped patient's for surgery Educated patient on outcomes Worked in conjunction with Anesthesia and
Operating Room to coordinate surgery in an efficient manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Coiuntry View Nursing And Rehab Facility
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
12.1986 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University, Columbus, Ohio
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