Bridget Ward
Paragould ,AR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Committed to providing quality care with compassion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
St. Bernards Medical Center-TLH
Jonesboro, AR
09.2022 - Current
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragould, AR
06.2014 - 09.2022
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
PCT/ Unit Secetary
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragoul, AR
04.2010 - 05.2014
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
2014
Skills
- Enjoy fast pace setting
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Patient Care and Education
- Case Management
- Patient Counseling
- Care Planning
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
Arkansas Registered Nurse License Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
St. Bernards Medical Center-TLH
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
06.2014 - 09.2022
PCT/ Unit Secetary
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
04.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College