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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Bridgette Couture

Powhatan,VA

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HCA CJW Hospital
Richmond, VA
12.2015 - Current
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse

VCU Health
Richmond , VA
06.2003 - 04.2015
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Education

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk Va

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

VCU School of Nursing
Richmond Va
12.2006

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Care activities prioritization
  • Patient education
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Preventative health
  • Collecting vitals
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Tracheostomy Care

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HCA CJW Hospital
12.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

VCU Health
06.2003 - 04.2015

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

VCU School of Nursing

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