Bridget Sousa
Portland,ME
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to providing a holistic approach to patient care with an emphasis on improving lifestyle factors and nutrition. Willing to relocate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center – Medical Oncology and Telemetry Unit
Portland, ME
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Clinical nurse working primarily with the hematology/oncology population, along with med/surg, IMC, and telemetry
- Responsibilities:
- Assessment and monitoring of vital signs and labs
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs
- Medication administration via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Wound care
- Maintaining gastric tubes, rectal tubes, Foley catheters
- IV insertion
- Heme/onc specific: blood product administration, IVIG therapies, chemotherapy/bio therapy
- Close collaboration with doctors, PT/OT/SLP, nutrition, and discharge planning team to ensure a smooth transition to home or outside facility.
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Partners Urology
Portland, ME
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Clinical nurse in a large outpatient urology practice
- Responsibilities:
- Telephone triage
- Management of EMR in-basket
- Management of chronic urology concerns
- Performing localized assessments to provide accurate information to providers on acute urologic issues
- Obtaining and monitoring labs
- Assisting with procedures
- Urinary catheter management
- Administration of intravesical chemotherapy
- Scheduling
- Close collaboration with Advanced Practice Practitioners and Physicians to create a comprehensive and unique plan for each patient
Registered Nurse
Grand Islander Transitional Care Unit
Middletown, RI
07.2017 - 03.2019
- New graduate RN in a SNF/transitional care setting
- Responsibilities:
- Assessments
- Implementing care plans
- Wound care
- Medication administration via oral, IM, IV, and subcutaneous routes
- Management of gastric tubes, Foley catheters, orthotic devices, and more.
- Close collaboration with other specialties such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more to help achieve patient goals for discharge.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Community College of Rhode Island
Newport, RI05.2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Knowledge
- Communication
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- EPIC use
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification
- RN73459, 08/11/2024, active, Maine, compact license
- CT RN license in process
Honors And Awards
2017, Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honors Society, Gamma Lambda Chapter - President
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center – Medical Oncology and Telemetry Unit
10.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Partners Urology
01.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Grand Islander Transitional Care Unit
07.2017 - 03.2019
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Community College of Rhode Island