Registered Nurse Medical

Vickkie Blakeney, RN Cell 206-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seeking a position where I can use my years of experience as a Registered Nurse to assist medical organization meet and exceed its mission and goals for 2013.

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Windows 7

ICD-9

Proactive

Adaptable

MS Office 2007

Medicare/Medicaid

Critical Thinking

Patient Centered

Cerner

JCAHO /CARF

Sound Judgment

Professional Demeanor

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

1. 10+ years dedicated performance as a Registered Nurse.

2. HIV and AIDS knowledge and experience.

3. Dedicated to education of healthcare community in disease prevention, health education, and health improvement.

4. Equal comfort working in a team or independent environment with diverse staff and customer bases.

5. Develop and maintained collaborative relationships with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.

6. Superior written and oral communication skills with proven ability to disseminate feedback clearly and diplomatically.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ResCare HomeCare; Seattle, WA 2/2013 to current

Job Title: Registered Nurse

1. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

2. Performs the initial evaluation visit and regularly re-evaluates the patient’s needs.

3. Performs services in accordance with the plan of care.

4. Performs in home comprehensive assessments for Carescout and other insurance agencies.

5. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

6. Coordinates services.

7. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

8. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.

9. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation; Auburn, WA

4/2009 to 7/2012

Job Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse

1. Observed and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment plans.

2. Collaborated with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

3. Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as other medical community personnel.

4. Consulted with psychiatrist, ARNPs, Mental health specialist, MSWs, and other team members regarding client outcomes.

5. Educated clients and families regarding medication compliance and other issues of concern for client or family

6. Use of motivational interviewing

7. Initiated and develop infection control standards agency-wide following CDC and JCAHO guidelines.

8. Conducted and participated in community health fairs.

Providence Hospice of Seattle; Seattle, Washington

2/2008 to 12/2008

Job Title: Admission Nurse

1. Provided education regarding state and federal regulations for hospice to client and family members.

2. Consulted with primary care physicians and pharmacist concerning medication and goals for care.

3. Assessed clients and families immediate holistic needs.

4. Developed client’s plan of care for client and family.

5. Provided information on palliative care in clients home or other settings.

6. Documented all client and familial information obtained from interview process to share with assigned care team.

Northwest Kidney Center; Seattle, Washington

4/2007 to 12/2007

Job Title: Registered Nurse-Hemodialysis

1. Management of health status of clients with end stage renal failure.

2. Monitored and assessed client’s pre, intra, and post dialysis treatment.

3. Assess and monitor plans to perform and prepare clients for daily dialysis treatment.

4. Review client’s data and implement specific daily care plan for individual clients.

5. Documentation of clients records, case history, and responses to treatment provided.

6. Comply with HIPPA and other policies in providing acute dialysis nursing care.

Virginia Mason Medical Center; Seattle, Washington

7/2005 to 3/2007

Job Title: Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse

1. Supervised four registered nurses and five nurse technician. Prepared and assigned daily schedules for nursing staff. Managed daily activity flow of the unit.

2. Collaborated with other team members with reinforcement of self-care and mobility of patients.

3. Assessed and documented rehabilitation diagnoses, course of treatment, plan of care and expected outcome.

4. Admission and discharge planning including assist with aftercare and community resources.

Virginia Mason Medical Center-Bailey Boushay House; Seattle, Washington

9/2000 to 7/2005

Job Title: Registered Nurse

1. Provided client advocacy when needed.

2. Provided HIV counseling to clients and families.

3. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team daily regarding clients care.

4. Prepared weekly medication management for 25+ patients daily.

5. Assessed clients for medication adherence, side effects, and pain.

6. Reviewed results of diagnostic studies daily and reported results to primary care physicians.

7. Telephone triage for clients, physicians, and pharmacies daily.

8. Adhered to CARF and other state regulations as require.

EDUCATION

Northwest University- Kirkland, WA

9/2009 To 5/2012

Major/Subjects Studied: Psychology

Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Seattle Central Community College-Seattle, WA

Major/Subjects Studied: Nursing

Degree Earned: Associate Degree in Nursing

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