Bridget Jeffries
Mokena
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with two years of experience delivering high-acuity care in a Level I Trauma Center Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Expertise includes managing complex postoperative cardiac patients, mechanical circulatory support devices, and CRRT. Committed to fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and advancing evidence-based practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Advocate Christ Medical Center
2024.07 - Current
- Monitor and care for critically ill patients receiving Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO, temporary pacemakers, and ventilator support.
- Manage postoperative open-heart surgery patients.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpret hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and
multidisciplinary teams. - Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, pharmacists, respiratory t' ts, andmultidisciplinary teams.
- Trained new staff on clinical protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Supplemental Instructor
University of St. Francis
2022.12 - 2024.05
- Collaborated with faculty to align supplemental instruction with course objectives and assessments.
- Developed instructional materials and resources tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized feedback to promote academic success.
- Facilitated study sessions to enhance student comprehension and retention of course material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL2024-05
Skills
- Critical care
- Cardiac care
- Precepting
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
ACLS
BLS
DAISY Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Advocate Christ Medical Center
2024.07 - Current
Supplemental Instructor
University of St. Francis
2022.12 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis