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Brenda Bradfield

Aliso Viejo,CA

Summary

Motivated Wellness Nurse committed to providing skilled care thanks to a career spanning 20 years. Dedicated to helping patients manage pain and chronic conditions with both medication and holistic techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Health Coach

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Irvine, CA
11.2015 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with physician and onsite clinical providers to develop personalized programs for clients health goals.
  • Helped to develop, track, research and evaluate health improvement programs
  • Provided telephonic and in office education and health coaching to patients as it relates to their chronic condition
  • Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health and fitness goals.
  • Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
  • Assisted physicians in clinic with medication prescriptions and in office procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Assisted clinic staff with rooming patients, vitals, and telephonic triage

Oncology Nurse Navigator

UCI
Orange, CA
01.2012 - 11.2015
  • Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
  • Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care in infusion treatment facility.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.

Outpatient Oncology Nurse

Orange Coast Oncology Hematology
Newport Beach, CA
09.2005 - 05.2007
  • Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
  • Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
  • Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care in infusion treatment facility.
  • Assisted physician with lumbar punctures
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount St Mary's College
Los Angeles, CA
09.2003

Skills

  • Client Assessments
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Preventive Healthcare

Certification

  • Functional Medicine Wellness Coach, School of Applied Functional Medicine
  • Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Timeline

RN Health Coach

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2021

Oncology Nurse Navigator

UCI
01.2012 - 11.2015

Outpatient Oncology Nurse

Orange Coast Oncology Hematology
09.2005 - 05.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount St Mary's College

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