Vicki LUPPINO
Utica,New York
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in a variety of environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing 5-7 patients in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S Unit
Ardor Healthcare Solutions
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed 6-7 patients per shift on telemetry unit.
- Floated to various overflow units as warranted.
Travel Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Meditech computerized charting. Provided care to 5-6pts per shift with multiple diagnoses.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery. Allscripts computerized charting
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided care to 6-7 patients per shift on fast paced telemetry unit. Floated to other medical/surgical floors as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry
Travel Nurse Across America
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered care to 5-7 patients per shift with various diagnoses and age groups, geriatric, pediatric and post-partum.
Travel Registered Nurse-Oncology
Aureus Medical
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Promoted continuity of care for 4-5 patients undergoing chemotherapy/radiation/palliative treatment.
- Educated patients and their families on end of life care.
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry Unit
RN Network
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health Systems, St. Luke's Campus
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Staff nurse on a medical/telemetry unit
- Responsible for admitting, discharging adult patients, administering medications as ordered and preventing complications
- Acted as a patient advocate while communicating with the patient's team
- ACLS, BLS certified
- Electronic Medical Administration, Allscript and EPIC documentation experience.
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry Units
Accountable Healthcare Staffing
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 6-8 high acuity patients per shift.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Travel registered nurse at Brattleboro Retreat in Brattleboro, Vermont on an adult intensive psychiatric unit
- Responsible for administering medications, routine and emergency, therapeutic communication and maintaining the safety and well-being of adults with psychiatric disorders
- C.P.I experience
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Travel registered nurse at St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. M/S unit
- Responsible for admitting, discharging adult patients, administering medications, and preventing complications
- Electronic Medical Administration and Meditech documentation experience.
Registered Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
04.2013 - 07.2013
- Travel registered nurse at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo on a medical-surgical unit
- Responsible for admitting/discharging adult patients, administering medications as needed and preventing complications
- Electronic Medical Administration and Soreon documentation experience.
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Travel
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Travel registered nurse at Buffalo General Hospital on a telemetry/neurology/observation unit
- Responsible for assessing, monitoring and preventing complications in the adult population
- Electronic Medical Administration, Cirrus documentation and laboratory draw experience.
Registered Nurse
Hospice & Palliative Care Inc
02.2008 - 12.2011
- On-call registered nurse
- Responsible for supporting bereaved families, utilizing problem-solving skills to determine an appropriate plan of action during home visits.
Registered Nurse
Bassett Medical Center
08.2006 - 10.2012
- Registered nurse on a pediatric/adult/postpartum inpatient floor
- Responsible for assessing, monitoring and preventing complications in the pediatric/adult population.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hartwick College
Oneonta, N.Y.01.2010
Associate - Applied Science
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, N.Y.01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Travel And Tourism
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, N.Y.01.1991
Skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Meditech computerized charting
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
Certification
- Registered Nurse in NY
- Basic Life Support 2006-present
- I.V. certified 2006-present
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S Unit
Ardor Healthcare Solutions
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry
Travel Nurse Across America
09.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Registered Nurse-Oncology
Aureus Medical
05.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry Unit
RN Network
01.2020 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health Systems, St. Luke's Campus
01.2016 - 12.2019
Travel Registered Nurse-M/S/Telemetry Units
Accountable Healthcare Staffing
01.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2013 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
07.2013 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
04.2013 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Travel
10.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Hospice & Palliative Care Inc
02.2008 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Bassett Medical Center
08.2006 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hartwick College
Associate - Applied Science
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Travel And Tourism
Herkimer County Community College
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