BRIDGET A. GARRISON
Shokan,NY
Summary
Experienced emergency room nurse with 9 years of experience. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care under pressure, triaging patients, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing critical situations calmly and efficiently. Dedicated to making a positive impact on patients' lives. Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated on the latest healthcare advancements for optimal care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Health Alliance, Kingston Hospital
Kingston, NY
12.2016 - Current
- Utilization of critical care experience and critical problem solving skills
- Charge Nurse experience
- Exhibited compassion to enhance quality of patient services.
- Thrived in challenging and rapid-paced environments.
- Experienced in handling vital pharmaceuticals.
- Conducted comprehensive nursing evaluations.
- Performed and interpreted results of diagnostic procedures.
- Administered treatment protocols efficiently.
- Applied expertise in HIPAA compliance and privacy protocols.
Registered Nurse
Nowcare Urgent care/Medical Center
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Evaluated and prioritized urgent patient cases.
- Proficient in SRS EMR charting
- Administered and monitored IV therapies effectively.
- Managed wound treatment procedures.
- Communicated directly with physicians
- Provided care for a variety of different age groups, illnesses, and injuries
Clinical Associate J5-Ayer Unit & Float pool
Beverly Hospital Lahey Health
Beverly, MA
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Proficient in Meditech charting
- Trained in Phlebotomy and EKG
- Care for patients on medical-surgical and pediatric floor
- Provide pre and post-operative care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2015
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Advanced life support
- Patient triage
- Emergency care
- Pediatric care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Infection control
Certification
- RN- Registered Nurse, New York Board of Nursing License No: 725480
- BLS- Basic Life support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association Member Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley, Kingston, NY December 2016- Present
- Nursing Mentor Endicott College Freshman and Sophomore Mentor September 2013- June 2015
- Worked as a counselor for incoming nursing students
- Work Study Assistant at Health Center/ Infirmary Endicott College, Beverly MA September 2012- May 2014
- Assisted nurse practitioners with daily operations of college student health care clinic
- Student Nursing Association Member Endicott College, Beverly MA September 2011- May 2015
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Briscoe Middle School, Beverly, MA January 2015- April 2015
- School Nursing, 50 hours
- North Shore Medical Center, Lynn, MA September 2014- December 2014
- ICU, 168 hours
- Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport, MA January 2014- May 2014
- Psychiatric Unit, 168 hours
- Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA November 2013- December 2013
- Pediatric Unit, PICU, Pediatric Emergency Room
- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA September 2013- November 2013
- Maternity Unit, NICU, 168 hours
- Salem Hospital, Salem, MA January 2013- May 2013
- Medical Surgical Unit, 168 hours
- Masconomet Rehab Center, Topsfield, MA September 2012- December 2012
- Rehabilitation Unit, 168 hours
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Health Alliance, Kingston Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nowcare Urgent care/Medical Center
02.2016 - 11.2016
Clinical Associate J5-Ayer Unit & Float pool
Beverly Hospital Lahey Health
03.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Endicott College