Victoria L Siptrott
Painted Post,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Driven, hardworking and Air Force Veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 33-year record of success in nursing and desiring Registered Nurse position with VA facility.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Guthrie Corning Hospital
Corning, NY
09.1994 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
US Air Force Reserves
Niagara Falls, NY
05.1989 - 06.2019
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Communicated with patients, explaining nursing tasks being performed in effort to maintain calm.
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications to 20 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Corning Community College
Corning, NY1988
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care Oversight
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Direct Patient Care
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Infection Control Procedures
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Guthrie Corning Hospital
09.1994 - Current
Registered Nurse
US Air Force Reserves
05.1989 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Corning Community College
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