Victoria E. Youngblood
Lancaster
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
07.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Providence Care
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Admission Liaison
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Successfully communicated with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies to discuss specific patient medical paperwork that was needed to review, assess and possibly accept patient for inpatient rehabilitation.
- Generated comprehensive reports regarding patients' acute medical needs and submitted them promptly to insurance companies for authorization of acute inpatient rehabilitation request prior to patients' admissions.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation physicians, therapy department and nursing department for specific patient needs that needed to be addressed prior to admission, such as specific equipment that needed to be order or conditions such as low ejection fraction that needed to be discussed prior to therapy treatments being planned.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated promptly and frequently with nurse technicians that were also helping manage patients to delegate tasks when I needed help and remained available to technician when they needed my assistance as well.
- Safely medicated and assessed patients pre- and post administration for and acute changes under the guidance of the rehabilitation physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Health Nursing Home
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nightingale's Nursing And Associates Home Health
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Associate's Degree of Nursing - Nursing
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC05.2018
BLS - Expires 6/30/2024
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant I -
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC07.2014
Skills
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Listening
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Organizational
- Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Care Documentation
- Empathy/Compassion
- Sanitation
- Teamwork
- Cultural Diversity
- Leadership
- Quality Focused
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Confidential Records Management
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month- June 2021
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
07.2024 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Providence Care
04.2023 - 07.2024
Admission Liaison
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Health Nursing Home
09.2015 - 04.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nightingale's Nursing And Associates Home Health
03.2015 - 06.2015
Associate's Degree of Nursing - Nursing
York Technical College
BLS - Expires 6/30/2024
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant I -
York Technical College
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