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Work History
Education
Skills
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Clinical Rotation Experiences
Certification
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VICKIE Jones, MSN, AGPCNP- BC

Ft. Worth,Tx

Summary

Compassionate board-certified APP with 24 years of acute care RN experience and a proven ability to provide top-quality nursing care to various patient populations, including medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurology and neurological surgery patients. Eager to utilize impeccable flexibility, adaptability, interpersonal skills, and a wealth of knowledge in nursing to help serve the needs of the diverse community of clients in the primary care/outpatient setting.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner- VA Medical Disability Examiner

Frontera Search Partners
2023.09 - Current
  • Apply expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of general medical health conditions to support a Veteran's disability claim
  • Gather and synthesize clinical evidence through medical and military record review
  • Interview Veterans and perform face-to-face assessments & examinations
  • Develop a medical opinion of the likelihood that the Veteran's condition is related to their military service.

Registered Nurse- Medical Neurological Surgery Unit

University of Texas Southwestern
2022.09 - 2023.08
  • Dispensed care for post-brain surgery patients by implementing comprehensive patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, improving health outcomes by 60%
  • Leveraged excellent interpersonal skills in educating assigned patients & families regarding home care and prevention of complications
  • Coordinated a comprehensive plan of in-patient care and follow up care for stroke/neurology patients as per established best practices
  • Played a vital role in the successful management of complex device care-lumbar drains & VP shunts.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Neurological-Telemetry Unit

Texas Health Resources
2013.08 - 2022.05
  • Consulted and coordinated with interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
  • Improved patient safety and quality of care by mentoring and supervising unlicensed assistive healthcare personnel
  • Monitored and managed all aspects of care including diet, psychosocial needs, and physical activity, contributing to a positive patient recovery experience
  • Advanced healing processing through constant monitoring, recording, and reporting symptoms or changes in patient's conditions, mitigating risks of post-operative complications.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Orthopedic/Med-Surgery Unit

Tarrant County Hospital District- John Peter Smith Hospital
1999.05 - 2013.08
  • Performed administrative duties by maintaining accurate, detailed reports to document critical data
  • Instructed individuals & families on topics such as health education, disease prevention & management
  • Developed continuous health improvement programs to achieve efficiency in medical care delivery.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas Arlington
01.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

University of Texas Arlington
01.1998

Skills

  • Active listening skills
  • Improving quality care and core measures
  • Patient Care/Education
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Empathy
  • Time management skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Community Outreach- Stroke Primary/Secondary Prevention
  • VA of Texas Claims Systems
  • Customer service
  • Leadership skills
  • Preventive Care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • SOAP notes proficiency
  • Geriatric, Dementia Care, NICHE hospital training
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Records Review
  • Care Plan Development
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment

Clinical Rotation Experiences

  • Arlington, Texas, 350, Summer 2022, Demonstrated confidence in assessment, diagnosis, and management of the health needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. Provided health care to elders and their families that maximized their quality of life and promoted a peaceful death when appropriate.
  • Arlington, Texas, 180, Spring 2022, Provided routine checkups, assessments, immunizations, and one-on-one health counseling and education to adult-gerontology patient population. Collaborated with interprofessional teams, evaluated, and diagnosed medical and nursing conditions, developed treatment plans and monitored the response to treatment.
  • Fort Worth, Texas, 180, Fall 2021, Delivered primary and preventative medical care to geriatric patient population. Provided primary and preventative care in house calls program to patients unable to leave their home. Facilitated diagnosis and management of patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, MS and others.

Certification

  • Board certified AG-PCNP, SCRN- Stroke certified Registered Nurse [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Additional Information

Health Promotions & Primary Prevention strategies, Active listening skills, Patient education, Quality Improvement & PI experience, Evidence based practice experience, Critical thinking skills, Empathy, Time management skills, Problem-solving skills, Microsoft Office Suite, EMR expert with EPIC, Experienced with NexGen & Quantum Care360 EMR's, VA of Texas Claims Systems, BLS Certified, Customer service, CPI Certification, & Leadership skills,

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

VA Claims systems

EPIC NexGen & Quantum Care360 EMR systems knowledge

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner- VA Medical Disability Examiner

Frontera Search Partners
2023.09 - Current

Registered Nurse- Medical Neurological Surgery Unit

University of Texas Southwestern
2022.09 - 2023.08

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Neurological-Telemetry Unit

Texas Health Resources
2013.08 - 2022.05

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Orthopedic/Med-Surgery Unit

Tarrant County Hospital District- John Peter Smith Hospital
1999.05 - 2013.08

Master of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas Arlington

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

University of Texas Arlington
  • Board certified AG-PCNP, SCRN- Stroke certified Registered Nurse [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
VICKIE Jones, MSN, AGPCNP- BC