Denine Bledsoe
REGISTERED NURSE
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in diverse environments. Work within the Interdisciplinary Approach using Evidence-based Practice Improving the Quality of Lives and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
The Judge Group
Wayne, PA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to 3 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of ICU/IMC patients in challenging acute care environment.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Indiana University - Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- 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.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 2-4 patients daily
Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa , Arizona
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to Covid populations with lung injury, infection, complex pain management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to 2-3 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, MD
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville , North Carolina
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions on 4:1 patient ratio
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Cardiac Catheterizations and pacemaker procedures
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Monitored patients 2:1 or 1:1 with compromised respiratory status and ventilator operation and make adjustments to promote stabilization
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Set up and operated continuous renal replacement dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, North Carolina
12.2011 - 06.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Provided exceptional care to 1:4 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Float Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
07.2006 - 02.2011
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 30-bed medical-surgical PCU unit, providing direct care to up to 1:4 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including ventriculostomy and intracranial drainage procedures
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Provided exceptional care to 1:2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Addison, IL07.2019
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois University
1993
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Charting and clinical documentation in electronic medical record (EMR/EHR)
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
The Judge Group
08.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Indiana University - Methodist Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Shady Grove Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2020
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tampa General Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
12.2011 - 06.2015
Float Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2011
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
02.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois University
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