Bridgett Searls
Papillion,NE
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of comprehensive nursing experience providing acute care and management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of EPIC charting systems and able to learn new systems easily.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Health Coach
NBS Health - Self Employed
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing ongoing support and accountability through regular checkins.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Educated clients on stress management techniques for improved mental wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex dietary restrictions, ensuring adherence to individualized meal plans.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promoted holistic wellness by incorporating mindfulness practices into coaching sessions.
APRN-NP Trauma Surgery/Critical Care
Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy
11.2016 - 02.2022
- Provide comprehensive complex/critical care to high risk, medical and/or surgical/trauma patients
- Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses under the direction of and in partnership with a collaborating physician in emergent, inpatient and clinic settings.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Facilitated discharge planning for smooth transitions from acute care settings to rehabilitation facilities or home environments.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care while addressing medical needs promptly.
- Consistently maintained composure under pressure while quickly assessing traumatic injuries and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
APRN-NP Hospitalist
Nebraska Medicine
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided comprehensive complex/critical care to high risk, medical and/or surgical patients
- Diagnosed medical conditions, planned and implemented interventions, and evaluated patient responses under the direction of and in partnership with a collaborating physician.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms under the direction of and in partnership with a collaborating physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
RN Staff Nurse Cath Lab
Nebraska Medicine
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Assist with getting patient ready for procedure, prep sites as needed per procedure, maintain sterile fields, open packages for physician, monitor patient during procedure, assist with patient as needed, medicate patient per physician orders, maintain EMR, transport patient when procedure completed and give complete report to receiving nurse.
RN Staff Nurse Cath Lab
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Clinic: Check patients in to rooms, check vital signs, enter patient information into computer EMR, assist MD in rooms as needed
- Cath Lab: Assist with getting patient ready for procedure, prep sites as needed per procedure, maintain sterile fields, open packages for MD keeping materials sterile, monitor patient during procedure, assist with patient as needed, medicate patient per MD orders, maintain EMR, transport patient to PACU or ICU when procedure completed and give complete report to receiving nurse.
RN Night Charge Nurse, ICU
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Supervised up to 4 other RN's, 1 unit secretary and 1 telemetry tech, performed midnight chart checks to assure all orders completed, assisted with patients as needed, resource nurse for other floors in hospital, responded to all code blues, trauma codes, rapid responses, stroke alerts, and cardiac alerts; worked closely with house supervisor during shift.
RN - ICU
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided total care for 1-4 patients depending on acuity, managed vents, drips, wound pumps, performed wound care, daily ADL's, monitored vitals, reported changes to physicians, participated in all code situations, gave medications all routes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
MSN - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2015
Associate - Nursing (RN)
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK01.2008
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Red River Technology Center
Duncan, OK01.2001
Skills
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Differential diagnosis
- Specialist Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Epic Systems
- Acute Health Problems
- Emergency Management
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- NE RN license: 73788 Exp: 10/31/2024
- NE APRN license: 111957 exp: 10/31/2024
- ANCC Board Certification - Exp 12/2025
- BLS/ACLS - currently working towards renewal
- ATLS, exp: 6/25
- DEA - expires 2/28/2025
Personal Information
I am a fun and friendly person who takes work seriously but also knows how to have fun. In my free time I love to spend time with my adult children and grandchildren, play pickleball, do Pilates and meet new people.
Timeline
Certified Health Coach
NBS Health - Self Employed
05.2021 - Current
APRN-NP Trauma Surgery/Critical Care
Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy
11.2016 - 02.2022
APRN-NP Hospitalist
Nebraska Medicine
02.2016 - 11.2016
RN Staff Nurse Cath Lab
Nebraska Medicine
02.2014 - 02.2016
RN Staff Nurse Cath Lab
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2013
RN Night Charge Nurse, ICU
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2013
RN - ICU
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2013
MSN - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Associate - Nursing (RN)
Western Oklahoma State College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Red River Technology Center
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