Bridgette De Verna
Registered Nurse
Merrick,NY
Summary
To obtain a full time position as a Registered Nurse or Assisted Nurse Manager in a hospital setting
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Francis Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- In charge of 36 inpatients on telemetry unit
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed over 90+ staff members, educated the staff on techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Resolved patient complaints with empathy, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage, maintaining a well-balanced workload for all team members.
- Increased patient safety by consistently monitoring the clinical environment for potential hazards or risks.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Trained in Charge Role, Direct Patient Care, Medication Administration, Wound Care, Medication/Disease Education
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Care Manager
St. Francis Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Hospital and Community Patient Review Instrument (PRI) Certified, Utilization Management, Discharge Planning
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Arranged placement of patients in facilities appropriate for level of care requirements.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive discharge instructions and resources for follow-up care.
- Worked collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical team members to solve complex discharge issues.
- Coordinated transportation services for patients, ensuring seamless transfers from hospital to their next destination or in-home care provider.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and various healthcare professionals to facilitate open communication throughout the treatment process.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2016
- Frequent Charge Role, Preceptor 9 New Hire RN's, Diabetic Champion, Skin Champion, Clinical Ladder III, Direct Patient Care, Wound Care, Medical Education, EMR, Medication Administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY12.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Communications -
Molloy College
Rockville Centre NY05.2003
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Disease Prevention
- Patient and Family Education
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care Assessment
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Epic Systems
- Medication and IV set up and administration
- Wound Management
- Surgical care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Infection prevention with reduction in CAUTI CLABSI
- Diabetes management
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Hospital and Community Patient Review Instrument (PRI) Certified
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certified (MSNCB)
Accomplishments
- Athletic Honor Roll
- NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Team
- Who's Who Among American College Students
References
- Dr. Gary Goldberg, Urologist, NSUH, SFH, 535 Plandome Road Suite 3, Manhasset, NY, 11030, (516)627-6188, ggoldberg@imppllc.com
- Dr. Mathew Giangola, Ast Professor of Surgery, Associate Program Director General Surgery Residency, Department of Surgery, 270 05 76th Ave, 2nd Floor, New Hyde Park, NY, 11030, (551)804-3822, Mgiangola@norhtwell.edu
- Melissa Brancati Geriatric AGNP-BC, (516)225-7933 Mbrancati@lions.molloy.edu
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Francis Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2020
Care Manager
St. Francis Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Bachelor of Arts in Communications -
Molloy College
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