Bridget Flowers
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with many years of experience, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Aide
Sea Mar Behavioral Health
Oak Harbor, Washington
05.2022 - Current
- Instruct patients on proper medication usage if questions arise.
- Advise patients regarding available support groups within their local communities.
- Monitor patient vital signs, including pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, and weight changes.
- Follow up with lab orders written making sure patient receive them and have them collected.
- Working with insurance companies to complete prior authorizations.
- Involved in continuous care of clients with clinicians and physiatrist.
Nursing Assistant
Island Hospital
Anacortes, Washington
07.2014 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as eating, toileting, ambulation, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine and stool samples.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the RN in charge of patient.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Nursing Assistant
Josephines Sunset Homes
Stanwood, Washington
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Assisted nurses with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
Nursing Assistant
Careage of Whidbey
Coupeville, Washington
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted nurses with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nurs
Skagit Valley College
Oak Harbor, WASkills
- Patient care and safety
- Hospital Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical terminology
- Basic life support
- Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Psychiatric Aide
Sea Mar Behavioral Health
05.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Island Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2022
Nursing Assistant
Josephines Sunset Homes
07.2009 - 06.2014
Nursing Assistant
Careage of Whidbey
04.2006 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nurs
Skagit Valley College