Vicki Walkling
Wilmington,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience in critical care and culturally sensitive care. Currently at UMass Memorial Healthcare., proficient in ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and patient advocacy. Consistently delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Skilled in multitasking, critical care, recovery, and prioritizing patient needs. Known for enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Health Care
08.2007 - Current
- Engaged in various aspects of telemetry monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Cardiothoracic, Surgical critical care units, and post anesthesia care units.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Landmark Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Cardiothoracic critical care units.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05-1997
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong medical ethics
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- EPIC use
- Family education
- Clinical judgment
- Life-sustaining machines
- Ventilator care
- Cardiac care
- Intake and discharge
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- CCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Health Care
08.2007 - Current
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Landmark Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bristol Community College