Vickie Lee
Sylacauga,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, AL
11.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as accidents or illnesses that occur within the work environment.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
- Conducted physicals, immunizations, respirator fit tests and other occupational health services.
- Performed pre-employment screenings, asking appropriate questions, and following nursing guidelines.
- Effectively promoted superior levels of care to all employees and complied with data confidentiality and corporate regulations.
- Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
- Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
- Provided case management services for injured workers throughout the duration of their recovery period.
- Counseled employees regarding lifestyle changes needed to improve their overall health status.
- Assessed employees' medical conditions and provided tailored counseling.
- Coordinated return-to-work programs for injured employees by developing individual plans outlining modified duty assignments or restrictions.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations, and drug testing.
- Evaluated workers compensation cases for appropriateness of care, cost effectiveness and compliance with state regulations.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Life Care Supervisor/LPN
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
Sylacauga, AL
02.2009 - 09.2013
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising quality of services offered.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN School Nurse
Sylacauga City Schools
Sylacauga, AL
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Monitored immunization records and ensured compliance with state regulations.
- Educated staff on proper infection control procedures and protocols.
- Managed medication administration and maintained related documentation.
- Conducted vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other required screenings for students.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress.
- Provided health counseling to students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborated with school administrators in developing emergency response protocols.
- Reviewed student files for accuracy prior to the start of each school year.
- Actively participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic health conditions.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attended faculty meetings to provide updates on student health issues.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student healthcare needs.
- Assessed health needs of students and provided appropriate nursing care.
- Performed first aid and CPR when needed and documented incidents accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Counseled and educated students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
05-1984
High School Diploma -
05-1982
Prerequisites for RN program
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Workplace Safety
- Vision Screening
- Industrial Hygiene
- Drug Testing
- Health Promotion
- Hazard Identification
- Employee Health Services
- Infection Control
- Care Planning
- Preventive Care
- Confidentiality Practices
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational Materials
- Injury Prevention
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Injury Evaluation
- Individualized Medical Counseling
Certification
Alabama Board of Nursing - Active LPN license
American Heart Association - BLS certification
CAOHC - Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse - Coosa Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Life Care Supervisor/LPN - Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
02.2009 - 09.2013
LPN School Nurse - Sylacauga City Schools
07.2006 - 06.2008
Central Alabama Community College - Vocational, Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville High School - High School Diploma,
Central Alabama Community College - , Prerequisites for RN program