Vicki Klinger
Fort Wayne
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ICU background. Possess essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments and commitment to maintaining highest level of patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families and medical staff along with outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
Little Rock
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient management plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
Fort Wayne
01.2004 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient cardiovascular health and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and provided immediate intervention as necessary.
- Educated patients on heart health and medication management techniques.
- Trained new nursing staff on cardiovascular care best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies.
- Managed cardiac monitoring equipment and ensured proper usage protocols.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for team access.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Monitored and adjusted medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintained current knowledge base regarding evidence-based practices related to cardiovascular nursing.
- Conducted post-operative assessments to evaluate effectiveness of treatments.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve processes related to cardiovascular nursing practice.
- Administered intravenous medications, fluids and blood products according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families dealing with difficult diagnoses or prognoses.
- Assisted physicians in the management and treatment of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valvular diseases.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques aimed at improving overall health outcomes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kosciusko Community Hospital
Warsaw
11.1994 - 01.2004
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient management plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the ICU setting.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN 01.2001 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lutheran College of Health Professions
Fort Wayne, IN 01.1989 - 12.1990
Warsaw Community High School
Warsaw, INSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Critical care management
- Advanced cardiac support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Emotional resilience
- Problem solving
- Professional bedside manner
- Collecting vitals
- [Software] use
- Medication and IV administration
- Epic EHR management
- Cardiac care
- Personal care needs
- Critical care
- Ventilator support
- Maintaining privacy
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Lab result interpretation
- Ventilator care
Certification
- Registered Nurse 28117259A
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
03.2022 - 07.2025
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
01.2004 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
01.2001 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kosciusko Community Hospital
11.1994 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lutheran College of Health Professions
01.1989 - 12.1990
Warsaw Community High School
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