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Bridgette Fussey

Summerville,SC

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Re-entering the workforce after taking nearly 4 years off to care for disabled child. While also maintaining my SC nursing license by meeting the continuing education competency requirements.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopedics 10 East Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2025 - Current

Caregiver to Disabled Child

Family Caregiver
08.2021 - 06.2025
  • Took time away from professional career to be a full-time caregiver to my newly disabled child
  • Managed schedules, budgets, and coordinated appointments
  • Developed strong communication, empathy and emotional support skills

Relief Staff Leader- Burn/Trauma/Post Surgical Unit- 6 West

Medical University of South Carolina
07.2016 - 08.2021
  • Oversee and supervise other nurses on unit staff, providing guidance, support, and direction
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse-ICU/CCU

Trident Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2015
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Education

Masters' Degree - Nursing Leadership and Administration

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
12.2019

Associates Degree - Nursing

Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Plattsburgh State University
Plattsburgh, NY
12.2007

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Fast learner
  • Clear communication
  • Attentive to people

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing-Gamma Omicron at Large Chapter, 11/01/19
  • MUSC 6 West Post Trauma/Surgical Unit- Shared Governance Council Co-Chair, 2018-2019
  • Shared Governance Council Chair, 2019-2020

Timeline

Orthopedics 10 East Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2025 - Current

Caregiver to Disabled Child

Family Caregiver
08.2021 - 06.2025

Relief Staff Leader- Burn/Trauma/Post Surgical Unit- 6 West

Medical University of South Carolina
07.2016 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse-ICU/CCU

Trident Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2016

Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2015

Associates Degree - Nursing

Clinton Community College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Plattsburgh State University

Masters' Degree - Nursing Leadership and Administration

Charleston Southern University