Vicki Hoecher-Imig
Briggsdale
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience, specializing in wound, ostomy and burn care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and collaboration. Skilled in thorough patient education, quality improvement, demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassionate support for complex cases. Committed to delivering exceptional healthcare.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, care giver
Palco
Colorado
01.2021 - Current
- Provided 24/7 compassionate care for individual with a traumatic brain injury.
- Assisted with activities of daily living and therapeutic exercises.
- Administered medications and offered emotional support to enhance recovery.
- Performed tracheostomy care and managed G-tube feedings effectively.
- Collaborated with case managers, therapists, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
RN Certified Wound and Ostomy Specialist
Regional West Medical Center
Scottsbluff
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with medical director and physicians to create effective care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Performed routine dressing changes for wounds and ostomies to ensure patient comfort.
- Optimized longevity and effectiveness of ostomy products through strategic assessments.
- Served as resource for complex wound and ostomy cases, providing specialized care.
RN Certified Wound and Ostomy Specialist
Banner Home Health Care
Greeley
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed comprehensive care plans with medical director and physicians for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine wound and ostomy dressing changes to ensure proper healing and decrease infection.
- Enhanced effectiveness of ostomy products through strategic evaluation and adjustments.
- Served as a resource for complex wound and ostomy cases, providing specialized guidance.
- Delivered staff education and presentations on best practices and innovations.
- Facilitated family and patient education, offering counseling to support informed decisions.
RN, Certified Specialist in Wound and Ostomy Care
North Colorado Medical Center
Greeley
02.2001 - 08.2013
- Coordinating consultant in wound, ostomy, and burn care for complicated cases, including trauma and limb salvage.
- Dedicated, effective team player with strong assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Clinical resource for patients, families, physicians, and staff to advance the quality of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Excellent clinical skills, provided thorough, and compassionate patient care.
- Ostomy specialist preoperative counseling, education, and postoperative outpatient care.
- Managed complex enterocutaneous fistulas, directed a plan of care, and collaborated with outpatient facilities for continuity of care.
Education
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification
12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO08-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Healthcare collaboration and clinical documentation
- Patient education and case management
- Quality improvement strategies
- Effective communication and problem solving
- Time management and excellent clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Wound care
- Ostomy management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Colorado) RN-0122144
- Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. Graduation December 2010
Timeline
RN, care giver
Palco
01.2021 - Current
RN Certified Wound and Ostomy Specialist
Regional West Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2018
RN Certified Wound and Ostomy Specialist
Banner Home Health Care
09.2013 - 06.2014
RN, Certified Specialist in Wound and Ostomy Care
North Colorado Medical Center
02.2001 - 08.2013
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
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