VICKIE THRASHER
PUEBLO,Colorado
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Skilled in providing comprehensive medical and emotional support, including medication administration and wound care. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Reliable, compassionate, and focused on delivering high-quality results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Homecare RN
InnovAge Colorado PACE - Pueblo
02.2017 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and managed patient care plans to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations to determine patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Promoted patients'' independence by implementing adaptive strategies and assistive devices in daily activities.
- Supported families in navigating healthcare system, advocating for necessary resources and services.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust in the delivery of high-quality care.
Travel RN
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to varying protocols and environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge procedures for enhanced understanding.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions using electronic health record systems for accurate reporting.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary Corwin Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve nursing workflows and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Manatee Jr. College
Bradenton, FL01-1981
High School Diploma -
Oakton High School
Vienna, VA01-1978
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Catheter care
- Family support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care
- Home health documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia care
- Housekeeping
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Family education
- Care plan adherence
- Chronic disease management
- Post-surgical recovery
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Healthcare aide supervision
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Patient care assessment
Accomplishments
Current BLS
Past Certifications include ACLS
Timeline
Homecare RN
InnovAge Colorado PACE - Pueblo
02.2017 - 09.2025
Travel RN
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
04.2014 - 01.2016
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary Corwin Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Manatee Jr. College
High School Diploma -
Oakton High School