Bridget Bonito
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 9 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Intake Coordinator
LHC:Assured Home Health-Olympia
Puyallup, WA
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Obtained notes and information for nurse case managers and adjuster.
- Balanced incoming load from high-volume telephonic reporting system with great time management and multitasking abilities..
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Home Health LPN
Assured Home Health
Puyallup, WA
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, wound care and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Monitored patient health conditions and vital signs to report changes to assigned physician, and Supervising nurse.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Puyallup
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Led and mentored [Number] newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Home Health LPN
Assured Home Health
Olympia , WA
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Monitored patient health conditions and vital signs to report changes to assigned physician, and Supervising nurse.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN License Program
WestMed College
Merced, CA07.2014
High School Diploma -
Delhi High School
Delhi, CA06.2008
Skills
- Wound Care
- Staff Supervision
- Documenting Intake & EMR / EHR
- Medical Records Management/ Transcribing Orders
Accomplishments
- Team work
- Bringing many different types of people together.
- People person/ caring.
- Worked in a heavy intake office, with little outside help
- Proficient in most Microsoft Office Programs and a fast learner
- Good Time Management skills
- Great Communicator and interpersonal skills
References
Andrew Heise, Merced, CA, (209)753-8770 Joshua Graham, Merced, CA, (209) 324-2161 Theresa Lantz, Tumwater, WA, 360-280-8666 Kati Webb, University Place, WA, 253-985-3934
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid time offCertification
- IV/ Blood withdraw Certified/ Yearly Training - 2014- now
- Wound Care Certified - 2018-2023
Timeline
LPN Intake Coordinator
LHC:Assured Home Health-Olympia
05.2021 - Current
Home Health LPN
Assured Home Health
10.2020 - 05.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Puyallup
03.2019 - 10.2020
Home Health LPN
Assured Home Health
05.2017 - 03.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
03.2017 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - LPN License Program
WestMed College
High School Diploma -
Delhi High School