Vickie Rankin
Bethel Springs
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in a broad scope of healthcare and caregiving practices in the field of nursing. Skilled in patient assessments, clinical judgment, and risk management. Ability to train staff, manage complex situations, and implement personalized care plans to enhance patient outcomes. Trained in effective communication, crisis intervention, and fostering a therapeutic environment for diverse patient populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Psychiatric Unit
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessment of patient upon admission.
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
- Monitor patient for changes in mood and behavior, and document on daily nurses note.
- Utilize observation precautions for patients with suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, self-harm, aggression, elopement attempts, hallucinations, psychosis, or inappropriate sexual behaviors.
- Engage patient in exploring and identifying coping skills to help regulate emotions.
- Encourage patient to identify healthy ways to improve communication among others.
- Communicate with members of treatment team to plan and implement personalized treatment strategies.
- Assist in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Prevent spread of infections by following infection control procedures and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Respond to challenging patient situations impacting safety and security of the unit, using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educate patient and caregivers regarding course of care, diagnosis, medication, and side effects.
- Prepare discharge paperwork for patient upon completion of therapeutic program.
- Document treatments delivered, medications administered, incident/restraint occurrences, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Skilled Unit
McNairy County Healthcare and Rehab
07.2011 - 07.2019
- Conduct thorough assessment of patient upon admission.
- Administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Daily assess patient for changes in status.
- Document treatments, medications and incidents on nursing notes.
- Communicate with doctors and other members of healthcare team to establish individualized plan of care.
- Supervise and instruct performance of assigned employees.
- Obtain blood/urine samples for lab as ordered and report pertinent results to MD.
- Educate patient and family members regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments, and side effects.
- Prepare discharge paperwork.
- Communicate with patient and caregiver regarding discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Geriatric Unit
Savannah Healthcare And Rehab
10.2006 - 07.2011
- Assist with admissions, assessments, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Perform duties as instructed by RN charge nurse.
- Administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Monitor patient for changes in status.
- Communicate with doctors and other members of healthcare team to establish personalized care plan for each patient.
- Obtain lab work as ordered and notify MD of pertinent results.
- Document treatments, medications, incidents, and daily progress of patient on nurses note.
General Laborer
General Electric
02.1999 - 07.2011
- General laborer in manufacturing, assembly, and shipment of electrical busway.
- Punch press: punch parts.
- Plating line: loading and unloading bars onto A-frames.
- Hi-pot: patching powdercoat and testing for shortages.
- Powdercoat line: de-masking bars, loading and unloading bars.
- Paint line: loading and unloading bars.
- Joints: assembling elbows and joints
- Assembly line: assisting team members to build busway, connect isolations, and transfer to shipping.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05-2011
Certificate/Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump
Crump, TN10-2006
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Risk management
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Psychiatric Unit
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Skilled Unit
McNairy County Healthcare and Rehab
07.2011 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse, Geriatric Unit
Savannah Healthcare And Rehab
10.2006 - 07.2011
General Laborer
General Electric
02.1999 - 07.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Jackson State Community College
Certificate/Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump
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