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Bridget Barrett
Registered Nurse
Langsville,OH
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to inpatient and outpatient setting. Knowledgeable about JACHO requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Travel Nurse, PACU
James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute
Columbus , Ohio
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis , OH
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Travel RN, Post-Op Unit
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus , Ohio
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Helped patient stand, change dressings and use restroom facility to complete discharge process.
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis, OH
02.2018 - 01.2023
- On various nursing boards (i-care, nursing leadership)
- Charge Nurse 2020-2023
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Marietta , OH
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Precepted new hires to unit
- Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse, Observation
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington, WV
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Charge Nurse
- Monitored Patients for 23 hours or less. (Traumas, Chest Pain, Hysterectomies)
- Monitored EKG strips
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis, OH
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered Allergy testing, breathing treatments, Spirometry testing, Allergy injections/Vaccine Injections/foley insertion and removal
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH 08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH 06.2015 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH 09.2012 - 09.2013
Skills
Staff leadership
Discharge Planning
Utilization review
Electronic charting expertise
Direct Patient Care
Quality assurance
Patient education and advocacy
Staff assignments
Medication Administration
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved better teamwork and respect through effectively helping my team and listening to make our unit better.
Software
Meditech
Citrix
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Travel Nurse, PACU
James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Holzer Health System
01.2023 - Current
Travel RN, Post-Op Unit
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Chamberlain University
11.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, COVID-19
Marietta Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
08.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Holzer Health System
02.2018 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Observation
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
06.2015 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic
Holzer Health System
11.2013 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center
09.2012 - 09.2013