Vickie Watson
Forney,TX
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about nursing requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse/ADON
Cheyenne Medical Rehab
08.2021 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
RN Floor Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
The Plaza @ Edgemere Nursing And Rehab
10.2018 - 07.2021
- EHR to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Autumn Leave Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
RN Floor Nurse
Palamino Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Utilized EHR to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
RN Floor Nurse/Supervisor in Training
Willowbend Rursing & Rehab
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Utilized EHR to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Contributed to reduced hospital readmissions by conducting thorough assessments and appropriately addressing patients'' concerns during their stay.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde College
Dallas, TX05.2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric Nursing
- Infection Control
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Critical Care
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse/ADON
Cheyenne Medical Rehab
08.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
The Plaza @ Edgemere Nursing And Rehab
10.2018 - 07.2021
RN Floor Nurse
Palamino Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 09.2018
RN Staff Nurse
Autumn Leave Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 09.2019
RN Floor Nurse/Supervisor in Training
Willowbend Rursing & Rehab
04.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde College
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