Bridgett Baltutis
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable RN with over 14 years experience of direct patient care. Adept at Dr communication and patient education with extensive experience in pre-post operative cares. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
04.2014 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in critical care procedures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through active participation in unit-based committees focused on advancing nursing practice standards and optimizing patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform targeted interventions and support holistic care approaches.
- Streamlined communication among team members, ensuring timely updates on patient conditions and progress towards recovery goals.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by streamlining documentation processes within electronic health record systems.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and self-management strategies.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and satisfaction scores across the department.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science And Nursing
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia College
Milwaukee, WI12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
MATC
Milwaukee, WI12-2011
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Care plan development
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Intake and discharge
- Procedure preparations
- ADL assistance
- Mobility assistance
Accomplishments
- Chair of our ACC Committee
- Chair of CLABSI NSI
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
BLS
ACLS
CVVH
IABP
Sheath pulls
Timeline
RN, ICU
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2014 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Froedtert Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Science And Nursing
Mount Mary College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
MATC
Several Daisy Awards
Earned several Daisy Awards and other forms of recognition from patients and their family's and staff by going above and beyond required nursing care.