Bridgette Spagnola
Amelia
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with two years of experience providing exceptional care at the number one children's hospital in the country. Provides safe, effective, and compassionate care to the most vulnerable patients. Works with families and care teams to improve the outcome for patients through communication and advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Provided a large spectrum of safe nursing care to sick and critically ill children and young adults with acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided critical care for medical and surgical patients including sepsis, ECMO, respiratory failure, cancer and blood disorders, medical and surgical neurological disorders, traumas, gastrointestinal surgeries, providing post cardiac arrest and post traumatic brain injury care, and solid organ transplantation.
- Communicated and collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to escalate or advocate for patient care when necessary.
- Provided support for patients and families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and families.
- Carried hospital-wide code blue pager, responding to emergencies throughout the general care floors and any visitor concerns.
- Carried trauma pager as part of the trauma response team, aided the emergency department with the trauma response while keeping the PICU charge RN updated.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their final clinical semester, providing real time guidance for patient care.
Patient Care Technician/Monitor Technician
OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided compassionate care for children from birth-18 years old, including children with tracheostomies who are mechanically ventilated, children with chronic conditions, and young adults with congenital heart conditions
- Tasks included tracheostomy tie changes, baths, obtaining vital signs and weights, feedings, diaper changes, ambulation assistance, point-of-care glucose monitoring, assisting the RN in procedures, and reporting any change in patient condition to RN
- Additional functions include monitoring heart rate, heart rhythms and pulse oximetry of pediatric floors such as the Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Intermediate Care, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology reporting changes in patient to the appropriate care team member.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12.2021
Skills
- Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): Ohio State Board of Nursing, expires 10/31/25
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 04/01/23-04/01/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 04/01/23-04/01/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/01/23-04/01/25
- STOP THE BLEED, American College of Surgeons
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Monitor Technician
OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois
08.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
- Registered Nurse (RN): Ohio State Board of Nursing, expires 10/31/25
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 04/01/23-04/01/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 04/01/23-04/01/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/01/23-04/01/25
- STOP THE BLEED, American College of Surgeons
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