VICKI ROSS
Registered Nurse
Ogden,UT
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse population needs while managing dynamic conditions, for example: Providing g-tube bolus feeding to a student who is blind while in a river mountain climbing, teaching a student who is blind how to independently catheterize himself and g-tube feed himself with a pump that is not made for the blind, teaching a student who is deaf, autistic, and paralyzed on his right side how to be independent with his diabetic care. Detail oriented problem solver with a keen eye for catching errors in documents and charts. Well-versed researching and offering evidence-based care for populations dealing with multiple disorders. A collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training nursing and unlicensed staff while providing top-notch service to all populations. Highly proficient in verbal and written communication, documentation, and compliance management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Nurse
BRIDGE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
, UTAH
05.2020 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and health care oversight for 500+ students including daily scheduling, training and supervising of private duty agency nurses, hired licensed nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel who provide medical care to medically fragile students.
- Evaluate students with health concerns to develop a plan of care.
- Coordinate with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Make referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Provide health care procedure training to students for their individual medical care needs.
- Provide direct care to severely disabled students that are dependent on medical equipment including tracheostomies, ventilator support, gastrostomy tube feeding, central lines, catheterization, and emergency medication administration.
- Respond to emergencies with speed, expertise, and levelheaded approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Develop and maintain personalized documentation for each student.
- Review charts for quality documentation by all licensed nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Develop and maintain evidence-based policies and procedures such as blood borne pathogens, emergency response plans, concussions, immunizations, medication administration, and medical procedures.
- Attend professional learning community meetings to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve the personal/health care skills of students.
Covid 19 Contact Tracer
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Using computer software from the Utah Department of Health I would contact Covid 19 positive people to ask pertinent questions about their contacts within 2 days before and during their Covid 19 illness or when they tested positive.
- Using nursing critical thinking skills, I would follow different paths of questioning to discover more information about the person's illness and their contacts.
- I would contact work, school, healthcare, or other public entities to alert them to any contact with a Covid 19 positive person using HIPAA guidelines for privacy.
- Answered questions about Covid 19 testing, signs and symptoms, when signs and/or symptoms were considered emergencies, and referred people to proper care or resources.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Lead School Nurse
UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND
Ogden, UT
10.2006 - 04.2020
- Provided clinical leadership and health care oversight for 200+ students and faculty including daily scheduling, training, and supervision of private duty agency nurses, hired licensed nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel who provided acute and chronic medical care to medically fragile students in multiple facilities throughout the State of Utah.
- Evaluated students with health concerns to develop a plan of care.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Provided health care procedure training to students for their individual medical care needs.
- Provided direct care to severely disabled students that are dependent on medical equipment including tracheostomies, ventilator support, gastrostomy tube feeding, central lines, catheterization, and emergency medication administration.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and a levelheaded approach to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Developed and maintained evidence-based policies and procedures such as blood borne pathogens, emergency response plans, concussions, immunizations, medication administration, and medical procedures
- Developed and maintained documentation and reviewed for quality documentation by all licensed nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel
- Attended professional learning community meetings to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve the personal/health care skills of students
- On a quarterly basis provided proper Medicaid time coding documentation for all time spent during a random 5 day period of working.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision testing on students and blood pressure evaluations for faculty.
- Participated in a policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Private Duty Registered Nurse
IVY LANE PEDIATRICS
Ogden, UT
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided direct skilled nursing services to patients on life support equipment and peripheral devices, providing critical assistance to fragile patients in the home and at school.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
- Reported abnormal assessment findings to the case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
CERT
FARR WEST CITY
Farr West, UT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created city emergency response plan using FEMA regulations.
- Trained CERT members in triage and first aid.
- Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
- Developed and attended emergency response trainings and exercises.
- Provided an annual Emergency Preparedness Fair for all ages in the community.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UTAH STATE HOSPITAL
Provo, UT
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Provided direct, quality nursing care to patients on psychiatric units including geriatric, pediatric, adult, and forensic patients.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
- Reported abnormal assessment findings to the physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients and observed and record responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
MCKAY DEE HOSPITAL
Ogden, UT
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Provided quality nursing care for patients in most areas of the hospital including Pre/Post Op and PACU, ER, medical, surgical, behavioral health, postpartum, pediatrics, transitional care, rehab, CVTU, IMC, and ICU.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Certificate - MDS 3.0 Essentials 1
Association of Post Acute Care Nurses
Online 02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 09.2008 - 12.2011
AAS - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1994 - 03.1996
Skills
Clinical leadership and ConsultingEvidence-based research for best nursing practicePatient care planningMedicaid compliant time codingStaff development and preceptingTriaging patient concernsEMR developmentBasic American Sign Language level 1Adult and pediatric medical care need teaching including K-12 special needs studentsMicrosoft Office and Google Suite
Privacy and confidentiality
Health screening
Patient Assessments
Infection control measures
Medical consultation
Tracheostomy Care
Strong clinical judgment
Oxygen saturation standards
Collecting vitals
Patient consultation
EMR / EHR
Preventive health
Medication Administration
Home care
Insulin medication assistance
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Needs assessment
Research and reporting
Home-based service
Student records management
Child development
Special Needs Students
Complaint resolution
Report preparation
Medical terminology knowledge
Staff education and training
Professional telephone demeanor
Creative problem solving
Recordkeeping strengths
Staff Management
Policies and procedures
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
Member of the National Association of School Nurses
Member of the Utah School Nurses Association
Member of National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member of AAPACN: American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
Additional Information
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Departmental Honors in Nursing Weber State University
- Community Leadership Award for Outstanding Service as CERT Director of Farr West City
Work Availability
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Quote
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
Hunter S. Thompson
Timeline
Certificate - MDS 3.0 Essentials 1
Association of Post Acute Care Nurses
02.2022 - Current
Covid 19 Contact Tracer
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
10.2020 - 02.2021
School Nurse
BRIDGE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
05.2020 - Current
Private Duty Registered Nurse
IVY LANE PEDIATRICS
07.2015 - 01.2017
CERT
FARR WEST CITY
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
09.2008 - 12.2011
Lead School Nurse
UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND
10.2006 - 04.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UTAH STATE HOSPITAL
03.2006 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse
MCKAY DEE HOSPITAL
01.1995 - 01.2005
AAS - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
09.1994 - 03.1996