Vicki Reynolds, RN
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families.
Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Clinical Resource Unit
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Led initiatives for process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the nursing unit.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Nurse Manager
Winchester Medical Group
06.1996 - 12.2022
- Oversaw nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new employees to enhance skills and competencies.
- Streamlined patient flow processes, reducing wait times and improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Instituted Remote patient monitoring and Chronic Care management to provide in home care and prevent hospitalizations.
Nurse Consultant
Loving Hearts, Home Care
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Assessed patient care needs and developed tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided guidance on regulatory compliance and best practices in home care.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and health management strategies.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices in home care, improving service standards and compliance protocols.
- Conducted regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Staff Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care
Lake Forest Hospital
02.1994 - 09.1997
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed policies and protocol and procedures.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skills and promoting professional development within the team.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency in patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and health management resources.
Education
Some College.- BSN Completion Program
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILAssociate of Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.1993
Skills
- Patient care and management
- Patient education and safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Infection control measures
- Diabetes management
- Team training and development
- Wound care management
- Critical thinking
Additional Information
Practice committee
Wound Care committee
HAPI committee
Patient experience committee
CRU shared governance
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS certification -pending
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Clinical Resource Unit
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Nurse Consultant
Loving Hearts, Home Care
03.2020 - 10.2021
Nurse Manager
Winchester Medical Group
06.1996 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care
Lake Forest Hospital
02.1994 - 09.1997
Some College.- BSN Completion Program
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College