Vicky Nerima
Durham,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Duke Behavioral Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and emotional awareness. Demonstrated excellence in team coordination and direct patient care, leading to significant improvements in patient well-being and safety. A culturally sensitive approach has consistently ensured high levels of patient satisfaction and compliance. Committed to advancing patient care through continuous professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Duke Behavioral Hospital
Durham, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, gathering detailed information on the patient’s mental health history, current symptoms, and overall well-being, so as to help team members develop an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Provide continuous patient education, offer emotional support, and provide coping strategies to help with resilience.
- Collaborated with team members to create and execute customized treatment plans designed for patients' unique needs.
- Engage in crisis intervention, de-escalating situations, and providing immediate support.
- Consistent, effective communication that fosters a collaborative approach among team members, ensuring that important information is relayed, so patients receive comprehensive and continuous support.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, NC
11.2020 - Current
- As a nurse who takes pride in giving service to our veterans, I always address their mental well-being from admission to discharge, and if a veteran is at risk, I follow the VA protocol of keeping them safe through team-coordinated collaboration.
- Assess veteran conditions, monitor behaviors, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking physician orders and medication dosages before administration to patients.
- With the right attitude, I always establish myself as team player, willing to cover wherever necessary but also utilizing the charge/permanent nurses as my go to for second opinion and never performing any task am not familiar with as patient safety is my number one concern.
- Advocate for veterans by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs, while promoting high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provide veterans and their families with basic health education, focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Registered Nurse Flex Pool
UNC Chapel Hill Hospital
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Facilitated timely communication between providers regarding changes in patient condition or laboratory results.
- Delivered bedside report at shift change ensuring continuity of care among nursing staff members.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, medication administration records and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Prerequisites
Pellissippi State College
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
King University
1350 King College Rd, Bristol, TN 3762012-2014
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
UNC School of Nursing
211 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emotional awareness
- Direct patient care
- Culturally sensitive
- Team coordination
Accomplishments
Carolina Nursing graduate thesis earns recognition at 2025 SNRS conference | UNC School of Nursing
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Duke Behavioral Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Durham VA Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Flex Pool
UNC Chapel Hill Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Prerequisites
Pellissippi State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
King University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
UNC School of Nursing
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