Bridget Harms
Kilgore,Texas
Summary
An enthusiastic nurse with excellent people skills and a dedicated work ethic. Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma ICU Charge Nurse
UT Health East Texas
08.2018 - Current
- Head-to-toe assessment, medication administration, medical documentation, communication skills, and computer skills.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, monitoring, and documenting vital signs, lab results, and medical histories.
Charge Nurse
PINE TREE LODGE
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Provide head to toe assessments, medication administration, medical documentation, computer skills, and communication skills.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Nurse Manager
ARABELLA OF KILGORE
12.2011 - 09.2016
- Provided head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, medical documentation, computer skills, and communication skills, assisted with safety training, trained new medication aides, assisted with updating safety procedures and policies, and updated protocol and procedures information.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in NURSING -
University of Texas
Longview, TX12.2016
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE in GENERAL STUDIES -
Panola College
Carthage, TX12.2012
CERTIFICATE -
VOCATIONAL NURSING
Carthage, TX05.2011
Skills
- Nurse Management
- ICU Experience
- Documentation Review
- Epic
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Critical Care Experience
- Sedation Management
- Ventilator Management
- Blood Transfusion
- Central Line Care
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Personal Information
- Title: ICU Registered Nurse
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- 7/2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- 2/23
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)- 10/2023
Timeline
Trauma ICU Charge Nurse
UT Health East Texas
08.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
PINE TREE LODGE
11.2016 - 03.2018
Nurse Manager
ARABELLA OF KILGORE
12.2011 - 09.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in NURSING -
University of Texas
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE in GENERAL STUDIES -
Panola College
CERTIFICATE -
VOCATIONAL NURSING