Bonnie J. Nassau
Sentara Obici Hospital
Chesapeake,VA
11
years of professional experience
Empathetic, organized, and extremely dedicated Registered Nurse with experience committed to driving top-quality patient care. Patient-focused and compassionate caregiver with background in SICU, MICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU, CVT ICU, Cardiology, and Daisy award recipient. Capable of working with a diverse patient population under extreme settings and fostering relationships. Exceptionally talented at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Work History
ICU Nurse
3 Months- Monitored critical patient conditions and responded to changes in status promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Evaluated patient conditions continuously, adjusting treatment plans based on real-time assessments and feedback.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
PASS RN
3 Years 2 Months- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems to support scheduling efficiency.
- Reviewed surgical schedules daily, adjusting as necessary to accommodate changes or emergencies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by managing unexpected schedule changes or emergencies, ensuring minimal disruption to other scheduled surgeries.
- Conducted initial patient screenings, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and needs.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve screening accuracy and efficiency over time.
- Facilitated communication between patients, doctor offices, anesthesiologists, and doctors to enhance overall candidate experience.
- Administered pre-operative assessments and patient education to ensure readiness for outpatient procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline processes, enhancing patient flow during surgeries.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination for upcoming procedures.
- Provided one-on-one education to patients.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Educated patients and families on health management and pre-procedure instructions.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and implemented appropriate nursing interventions.
CVT ICU & Medical ICU Travel Nurse
2 Years 3 Months- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Documented work in EPIC and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Set up and operated CRRT dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
ICU Registered Nurse
11 Months- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Cared for and managed care for Covid 19 patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in administering COVID-19 tests, ensuring compliance with health protocols.
- Adapted to changing guidelines quickly, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
5 Years 7 Months- Level 2 trauma center
- Southeast Virginia's only center with Comprehensive Stroke Center designation among the top 5% of hospitals in the country
- Executed careful assessments and monitoring of patient progress in order to watch for sudden or subtle changes in a patient's medical condition that might require emergency intervention
- Care of patients diagnosed with open heart surgery, trauma, sepsis, stroke, and other life threatening medical conditions
- Patient-Centered focus, care, and advocacy
- Set up and assist with bedside planned and emergent procedures
- Drug IV Therapy management
- Care and management for different lines, drains, and vents
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Managed JP drains, chest tubes, nasogastric, G and peg tubes, EVDs, and various other drains.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and treatments.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Charge nurse on cardiac floor, oversaw average of 22 patients per shift, delegated staff nurse duties
- Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Monitored patient conditions documented changes and collaborated with physicians
- Assisted physicians with invasive and non-invasive floor procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Treated patients with strokes, STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, and other various diagnosis
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Initiated hospital-wide fall prevention card for improvement on patient's safety
- Took shifts as telemetry monitor tech
- Floated to ICU for several shifts
- Responded to codes and rapid responses on other floors
- Worked with Dr. Innes and a small team to come up with CHF education to reduce return CHF hospital stays at hospital's expense
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
ICU Nurse
3 Months- Monitored critical patient conditions and responded to changes in status promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
Skills
Strong prioritization skills
Professional bedside manner
Keen assessment skills and clinical judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Drug IV Therapy management
Epic charting system
Critical Care Nursing
Patient Admission
Training Junior Team Members
Diagnostic Procedures
Sedation Management
Mechanical Ventilators
HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
Accomplishments
- Daisy award nominated 7/2016, 1/2017, 5/2017, 11/2017, 2/2023, 5/2024
- Daisy award recipient on 11/2017
- Personally acknowledged by Dr. Marlene Capps, Facility Director, for newly implemented IDR observation 2/2017
- Champion of Caring 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
- BLS, NIHSS Certified
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
ICU Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
PASS RN
Sentara Careplex Hospital
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
CVT ICU & Medical ICU Travel Nurse
StaffDNA
03.2022 - 06.2024Read More
ICU Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2023Read More
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2017Read More