Bridget Rust
Registered Nurse
NEW LENOX,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments and medication administration, honed at Palos Hospital and other leading healthcare institutions. Excelled in delivering compassionate, holistic care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and educating patients and families. Adept at mentoring new staff, showcasing strong clinical judgment and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Duly Health And Care
02.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Heart Care Centers Of Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Palos Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
Park Forest, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL06.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duly Health And Care
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Heart Care Centers Of Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Palos Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
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