Vickie Bargeon
Imperial
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Amedisys Home Health, excelling in patient advocacy and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate communication and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in medication administration and team coordination, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes high standards of care and improved patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN, Orthopedic Triage Nurse
Mercy Orthopedic Associates
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Extensive experience with orthopedic disease processes
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Worked closely as a liaison between Orthopedic physicians, patients, patient families and surgery centers,
DON, Long Term Extended Care
Bentley Long Term Care
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked directly with state surveyors to initiate plan of actions for any discrepancies found.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education Director, RN
Sunset Hills Health And Rehab
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Advocated for equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students regardless of background or ability level.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing programmatic outcomes and making necessary adjustments based on data analysis.
- Established mentoring programs that connected experienced educators with new hires or those in need of additional support, fostering a collaborative professional community.
- Created targeted recruitment strategies designed to attract highly qualified educators dedicated to promoting clinical success to include Nursing, Therapy and Home Health Aids.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary initiatives that promoted collaboration between departments and enhanced overall learning experiences for clinical staff.
- Built rapport with patients and families with disease management and education.
ADON/Interim Director
Beauvais Manor On The Park
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top nursing talent by participating in job fairs, conducting interviews, and providing mentorship to new hires.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation renewal through meticulous documentation review and adherence to best practices within the department.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro MO05-1991
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care plan development
- Case management
- HIPAA education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Family education
- Chronic disease management
- Cardiac care
- Intravenous therapy
- Long-term care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Evaluations
- Home care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medical records management
- Home health care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Call triaging
Timeline
RN, Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
01.2022 - Current
RN, Orthopedic Triage Nurse
Mercy Orthopedic Associates
10.2017 - 01.2022
DON, Long Term Extended Care
Bentley Long Term Care
08.2015 - 12.2016
Education Director, RN
Sunset Hills Health And Rehab
09.2014 - 06.2016
ADON/Interim Director
Beauvais Manor On The Park
03.2010 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson College
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