Bernadette Madry Thompson
Columbus,OH
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 16+ years of experience encompassing comprehensive patient care in long-term, skilled, infirmary, triage, and outpatient care in a fast-paced environment. Nurse manager experience and have proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Working well with diverse patient populations, by developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse RN1
State Of Ohio
Orient, Ohio
07.2006 - Current
- RN1/RN2, Pickaway Correctional Institution, State of Ohio
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with public health department to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated patient access to care treatment upon discharge/release.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and patient care assistants.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, cancer, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio
12.2005 - 03.2006
- Managed 6-7 patients' care from admission to discharge.
- Provided care to patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and extensive wound care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, treatment goals, and needed resources for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care needs to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus05.2005
B.S - Biology
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2002
Skills
- Fusion and eClinicalWorks Systems
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Microsoft Windows
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Quality Control Analysis
Timeline
Registered Nurse RN1
State Of Ohio
07.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
12.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
B.S - Biology
Ohio University
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