Andrea Bernardoni
Albany
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney - Dougherty Co. Jail
Albany
07.2022 - Current
- Administer medications and immunizations as prescribed by a physician.
- Conduct diagnostic tests such as EKG's or phlebotomy as directed by a physician.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual patient cases and coordinate care plans across departments.
- Educate patients on self-care techniques to promote better health outcomes.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty services when needed.
- Perform wound care and assist in the management of chronic conditions.
- Manage inventory of supplies to ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
- Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and other health data.
- Demonstrate empathy towards patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, physical therapists, dietitians.
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Answer patient questions regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Assist physicians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Observe, record, and report patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Collect blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and label specimens for testing.
- Coordinate timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Administer oral, IV, intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Primary Care Nurse
Wilson Hospice House
Albany
08.2001 - 07.2022
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains in order to effectively provide holistic care to the patient.
- Provided professional / personalized nursing care for assigned patients on an intermittent basis in the home.
- Assumed primary responsibility for a patient / family caseload that includes assessing the patient's physical, psychological, spiritual status, planning, implementing, and evaluating phase of the nursing process.
- Developed and implemented a plan of care according to the identified needs of the patient and their family.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
01.2001 - 07.2001
- Administered medications
- Monitored patients on telemetry
- IV therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Implemented pathways / care plans
- Assisted patients with ADL's
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary staff
- Wound care
- Patient teaching
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany
07.2000 - 01.2001
- Admission
- Calculated and started cardiac drips
- Monitored telemetry
- Pulled pacer wires
- Manipulated chest tubes and m/s tubes
- Changed post op dressings
- Incision care
- Removed staples
- Pulled c-lines
- IV therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Administered medications
- Assisted patients with ADL's
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary staff
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Admission
- Implemented pathways / care plans
- Discharged teaching, administration, and documentation
- IV therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Administered medications
- Assisted patients with ADL's
- Effectively collaborated with physicians and nurses
Registered Nurse
Cheatham County Health Service Center
Ashland
10.1998 - 12.1998
- Provided direct care of 8-10 residents at a time.
- Included all aspects of physical care, evaluating effectiveness of medication and care given.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Healthcare of Oakwood
Lewisburg
05.1995 - 09.1996
- Provided direct care of residents, including personal hygiene.
- Therapeutic communication
- Effectively collaborated with nursing and non-nursing staff.
Activity Coordinator
IMPACT
Lewisburg
10.1994 - 05.1995
- Provided direct care of residents, including transportation to church and community activities
- Assisted with meal preparation
- Administrated medication
- Personal hygiene and laundry
- Therapeutic communication and effectively collaborated with dietitians, case workers, and physicians in plan of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN05-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Chronic condition management
- IV management
- Home health care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation and charting
- ADL assistance
- Patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney - Dougherty Co. Jail
07.2022 - Current
Primary Care Nurse
Wilson Hospice House
08.2001 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2001 - 07.2001
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.1999 - 07.2000
Registered Nurse
Cheatham County Health Service Center
10.1998 - 12.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Healthcare of Oakwood
05.1995 - 09.1996
Activity Coordinator
IMPACT
10.1994 - 05.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
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