Vicki Mucroski
St. Paul’s Senior Living Community
West Middlesex,PA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive clinical expertise in managing diverse medical situations. Ensures optimal patient care through a detail-oriented approach while upholding high nursing standards. Dedicated to fostering supportive environments for patients and colleagues, ready to leverage nursing knowledge and skills for impactful contributions.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care tasks. Provided support to nursing staff in delivering patient care. Facilitated communication between residents and healthcare providers.
- Administered medications to patients in various clinical settings. Supported nursing staff in medication management tasks. Assisted in the execution of nursing protocols related to medication administration.
- Assisted patients with wound care procedures daily. Supported healthcare team in managing wound treatments. Facilitated patient education on wound care best practices.
- Assisted patients in long-term and short-term rehabilitation nursing needs. Supported healthcare teams in providing effective rehabilitation care. Facilitated recovery processes for patients through rehabilitation nursing.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards and safety protocols.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in medication administration and documentation practices.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Executed dialysis treatments while prioritizing patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and lab values to optimize treatment plans.
- Facilitated patient education on renal disease management and self-care strategies.
- Facilitated detailed instruction on dialysis procedures and equipment operation for newly onboarded nursing personnel.
- Established and maintained partnerships with healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support for patients undergoing dialysis.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
8 Months- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored and addressed patient rights issues, ensuring alignment with ethical guidelines and legal regulations.
- Administered medications and provided IV treatments to assist with patient care. Delivered discharge instructions and coordinated follow-up appointments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 Years 4 Months- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support for each resident's needs.
- Trained new nurses and aides on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections among residents.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Alpha Delta Nu
No Degree - Nursing Science
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Skills
Medication management
Advanced wound care
Infection control
Respiratory care management
Clinical data interpretation
Cardiac monitoring
Proficient in catheter management
Suture care
Referral coordination
Patient engagement
Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Multistate Licensure Expires October, 2027
- Licensed Practical Nurse-Pennsylvania Expired June, 2022
- Basic Life Support-American Heart Association Expires June, 2027
- CPR Expires June, 2027
Interests
Bicycling
Kayaking
Knitting and Crocheting
Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness.
Fashion
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Paul’s Senior Living Community
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
St. John’s XXIII Nursing Home
01.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Paul's Senior Living Community
01.2014 - 05.2021Read More
Mercy College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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Eastern Gateway Community College
No Degree from Nursing Science
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Mercer County Vocational Technical School
License Practical Nurse from Practical Nursing
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Clinical Experiences
- Student Nurse (Practicum Hours-48) Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown-Medical Surgical Unit April, 2020-May, 2020
- Student Nurse (Clinical Hours-357) Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown-Medical Surgical Unit September, 2018-April, 2020