Bridget Niclaes, RN
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in acute care, including medical-surgical telemetry and pediatric inpatient settings. Proficient in managing patients with complex medical conditions. While prioritizing safe, patient-centered care that emphasizes dignity, respect, and clinical excellence to foster healing in hospital environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Eureka, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care for adult and pediatric patients on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
- Monitor telemetry rhythms, recognize status changes, and escalate urgent concerns.
- Perform focused assessments, develop care plans, and maintain accurate EPIC documentation.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and multidisciplinary care to support patient flow and continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families to promote recovery and safe discharge.
- Completed New Graduate Nurse Residency and Pediatric Academy training in evidence-based practice, medication safety, and pediatric care.
Emergency Medical Technician/Crisis Intervention Specialist
SAFE TEAM
Petaluma, California
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Coordinated with community partners, law enforcement, and emergency services during behavioral health and crisis calls.
- Performed field assessments, mental health evaluations, and crisis intervention for diverse populations.
- Determined appropriate levels of care and arranged referrals to community and treatment resources.
- Supported individuals at risk for psychiatric hospitalization through de-escalation and stabilization.
- Communicated with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining HIPAA and EMTALA compliance.
Emergency Medical Technician
LifeWest Ambulance
Santa Rosa, California
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided trauma care, including airway support, hemorrhage control, and stabilization.
- Delivered prehospital emergency care and interfacility transport for critically ill and injured patients.
- Performed rapid assessments and monitored vital signs during transport.
- Obtained 12-lead EKGs and assisted with cardiac monitoring and emergency interventions.
- Completed thorough documentation in compliance with EMS protocols and regulatory standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Allied Health
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2022
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2022
Skills
- Acute Care Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pediatric Inpatient Care
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Administration
- Care Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Infection Prevention
- EPIC Electronic Health Record
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician/Crisis Intervention Specialist
SAFE TEAM
01.2023 - 07.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
LifeWest Ambulance
10.2020 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mendocino College
Associate of Science - Pre-Allied Health
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College