Bridget Vinziant
Gardendale,AL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension Health Care, excelling in patient care and clinical judgment. Leveraged expertise in medication administration and compassionate patient advocacy to enhance recovery outcomes and reduce patient falls by over 30%. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Health Care
12.1990 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Nursing
ST. Vincent School of Nursing
Birmingham, IA06.1983
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Emotional awareness
- Administering immunizations
- Health screening
- Long-Term Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Health Care
12.1990 - 10.2023
Nursing
ST. Vincent School of Nursing
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