Vickie Mann
Wray,GA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Patient care professional with extensive experience in coordinating healthcare services. Known for strong organizational skills, effective communication, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Excel in team collaboration, ensuring seamless patient experiences and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in managing patient records, scheduling, and liaising between patients and medical staff. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator, Restorative Supervisor
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans
- Managed follow-up appointments
- Managed over 125 long term care patients
Director of Nurses
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
01.2018 - Current
- Directed nursing staff in providing quality patient care and services.
- Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement
- Added medical diagnosis and ICD codes
- Coordinate patient care plans.
- Reviewed existing standards of practice and proposed changes when necessary.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage
- Ensured that appropriate resources were available to meet patients' needs.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff members regarding patient care concerns or issues.
- Investigated complaints from patients or family members
- Interviewed candidates for open positions within the nursing department.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Evaluated staff performance
- Reviewed daily documentation
- Communicated with patients
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Hired and terminated nursing staff
- Managed over 90 nurse's and CNA's
Assistant Director of Nursing
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
Patient Care Coordinator
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
- Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
- Assisted in creating a positive environment for patients, family members, and staff by providing excellent customer service.
- Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated follow-up visits as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Monitored patients' vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, height, weight.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition guidelines to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Operating Room Registered Nurse/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Tift Regional Medical Center
09.1982 - 01.2007
- Assessed patient condition, vital signs and lab values to ensure safety during surgery.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Performed wound debridement, suturing, dressing changes and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Monitored anesthesia agents, fluids and blood products administered during surgical procedures.
- Assisted specimen collection
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assigned, evaluated and supervised PACU clinical staff.
- Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, including preoperative assessment, postoperative monitoring, pain management, and discharge planning.
- Created educational plans and training programs for new nurses entering the unit.
- Served as a role model for professional behavior in the workplace.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State College
Albany, GA07-1987
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Georgia College
Douglas, GA06-1982
Skills
- Case Management
- Organizational skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Customer service
- Insurance verification
- Medical terminology
- Patient records management
- Patient assessment
- Medical data collection
- HIPAA Regulations
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Nurse Education and Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patient care
- Critical thinking skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Team Supervision
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator, Restorative Supervisor
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
06.2023 - Current
Director of Nurses
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
01.2016 - 01.2018
Patient Care Coordinator
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Tift Regional Medical Center
09.1982 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Georgia College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State College