Bernadette Breese
Lebanon,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hunterdonhealthcare
Flemington, NJ
05.2017 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team. Collaborated with local facilities to provide care for patients residing there and documented in their EMR to improve communication and transparency.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration and patient education.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN Interventional Radiology
Hunterdonhealthcare
Flemington, NJ
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed all aspects of pre-procedure patient preparation including obtaining informed consent, ordering labs, imaging studies and other diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions used during interventional radiology procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving interventional radiology patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients on their health conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Hunterdonhealthcare
Flemington, NJ
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Provided training, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses on the team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing training and performance evaluations to enhance team efficiency.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established procedures and policies.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Hunterdonhealthcare
Flemington, NJ
05.2007 - 11.2015
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Instructed family members on post-operative care techniques at home.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times.
- Managed emergency situations such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
RN, Emergency Department
Hunterdonhealthcare
Flemington, NJ
01.1989 - 05.2007
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Identified potential safety hazards or risks associated with treatment plans or procedures.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN Floor Nurse
Hunterdonhealthcare
Flemington, NJ
06.1987 - 01.1989
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL02-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05-1987
Skills
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Chronic disease management
- Home care management
- Clinical assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Active listening
- Patient and family advocacy
- Case management
- Multitasking capacity
Certification
- NJ RN license 26NO09017700
- AHA BLS/CPR
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Hunterdonhealthcare
05.2017 - Current
RN Interventional Radiology
Hunterdonhealthcare
06.2016 - 04.2017
Clinical Coordinator RN
Hunterdonhealthcare
11.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, PACU
Hunterdonhealthcare
05.2007 - 11.2015
RN, Emergency Department
Hunterdonhealthcare
01.1989 - 05.2007
RN Floor Nurse
Hunterdonhealthcare
06.1987 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
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