Jody Vickery
Rio Vista,CA
Summary
I am pursuing a full-time position as a Clinical Nurse Lead at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital. I am skilled in patient care, medication administration, patient safety, overseeing staff, and problem solving. I have the ability to communicate effectively with the healthcare team and with patients and their families. I am confident in my ability to maintain safety protocols and effectively communicate health with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and support during challenging situations. Committed to delivering exceptional care and education to patients and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Charge Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and care for patients.
- Daily rounding with patients and keeping an open communication with staff.
- Conduct team huddles to inform staff of changes affecting patient care.
- Assisted new nurses and travelers with understanding hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Quickly responding to situations impacting safety and security to unit, attempting to de-escalate situations or calling rapid responses if needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Pediatric Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - Current
- Establish an open rapport with patients and parents.
- Managed pediatric patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored pediatric patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and medications.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.2008
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Medication administration
- IV drug therapies
- Unit operations
- Patient care coordination
- Documentation
- Unit oversight
- Decision-making
- Safety protocols
- Critical thinking skills
- End-of-life care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PEARS
Timeline
Relief Charge Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Pediatric Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
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