Carla Bridges
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Experienced registered nurse well-versed in intermediate care, med-surg, pulmonary, CVA, oncology and palliative/hospice care, with strong clinical and people skills. Looking for a position that involves significant patient-centered care in a variety of areas of nursing. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support in 2019 as well as Advanced Stroke Life Support in 2014. I have strong assessment, medication administration and titration, venipuncture, health education and other valuable nursing skills. I believe in providing total patient care, with a focus on patient care and comfort as well as supportive care for patient families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Coliseum Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Treated patients with serious and acute health problems such as COVID-19, MI, arrhythmias, COPD exacerbation and pneumonia
- Cared for patients in a 16-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered and titrated medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
RN Case Manager
PruittHealth Hospice of Macon
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked closely with the attending physician, Director of Nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to develop appropriate pain and symptom management
- Provided the primary nursing care for hospice patients, regardless of the setting
- Under supervision of physician medical directors, prescribed medications as needed to control patients' pain and other symptoms in order to ensure patients' comfort and well-being
- Completed nursing assessments and provided assistance with patient visits and admissions in various locations throughout middle Georgia, and worked as the Primary on-call RN case manager for 90+ patients from 5pm-830am Monday-Friday as well as every other weekend
- Fully trained in Medicare regulations in order to assure that patient coverage is appropriate and compliant with all Federal, State and Local mandates
- Performed thorough evaluations of potential patients and their family members, educating on hospice philosophy, and once admitted, facilitate transition of patient and family into hospice program
- Was responsible for management of patients' symptoms and plan of care, empathized with patients' and their caregivers' emotional journey as patients reached their final months,weeks and days of life.
Pulmonary Registered Nurse
Houston Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to six patients per shift
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Developed and implemented effective nursing plans of care for patients with chronic and acute health problems such as tuberculosis, congestive heart failure, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Followed infection control procedures
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Assessed need for, ordered, and collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Maintained BLS as well as ACLS certification.
- Became proficient in geriatric nursing with concentration on End-of-Life care as well as in special needs and limitations of the elderly
Registered Nurse ( CVA, Oncology, Hospice)
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment including but not limited to medication administration, inpatient hospice care, stroke diagnosis and management of care, oncology care, dementia care, and post-operative care and wound treatment/prevention while monitoring up to six total-care patients per shift
- Became certified and experienced in Advanced Stroke Life Support.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Followed infection control procedures
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Ensured total patient care needs were met as well as providing excellent supportive care for patients' families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA2014
National Certification - Phlebotomy
Health Tech of Georgia
Warner Robins, GA2013
Skills
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Strong Assessment Skills
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Successful evaluation/treatment of respiratory illnesses
- Advanced Stroke Life Support certified
- High level of autonomy
- IV Therapy expertise
- Professional bedside manner
- Acute/med-surg care experience
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse in Georgia since 2014, License number RN240136
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2019-2020
- Basic Life Support Certification 2012-2020
- Advanced Stroke Life Support Certification 2014-2016
- Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Certification 2013-2014
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Coliseum Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2022
RN Case Manager
PruittHealth Hospice of Macon
06.2016 - 06.2019
Pulmonary Registered Nurse
Houston Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse ( CVA, Oncology, Hospice)
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
National Certification - Phlebotomy
Health Tech of Georgia
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