JACORAH BRADLEY
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville,TN
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in pulmonary care, including managing patients with pulmonary hypertension and lung transplant needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated leadership as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, aiming to leverage expertise in a Lung Transplant Coordinator role to improve patient education and support.
Work History
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse |
5 Years 4 Months- Administered specialized nursing services to support patients with pulmonary hypertension and advanced lung disease throughout pre- and post-lung transplant processes.
- Facilitated collaboration among advanced lung disease service team, physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and case management to ensure seamless coordination of complex patient care.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary rounds to coordinate treatment plans and assess patient discharge readiness and subsequent care needs.
- Assessed barriers to care and championed safe transitions across healthcare settings.
- Managed daily unit operations to optimize patient care.
- Directed unit operations, overseeing patient flow, staffing coordination, and acuity management.
- Collaborated with providers and case management teams to streamline discharge planning processes, ensuring efficient patient throughput.
- Guided new nurses in delivering high-quality pulmonary care.
- Facilitated training and development for new nurses, ensuring proficiency in complex pulmonary care practices.
- Led initiatives to improve nursing staff engagement and workflow.
- Partnered with nursing leadership and staff to drive workflow improvements and foster shared governance initiatives.
- Delivered comprehensive guidance to patients and families to enhance understanding of health management and medication protocols.
Care Partner
4 Months- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting awareness and independence.
- Facilitated patient care by assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Accelerated)
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Psychology
Skills
Critical Care Nursing
Transplant Patient Education
Care coordination
Transplant care collaboration
Discharge planning
Chronic disease management
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Advocacy & Navigation
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Patient Family Support
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominations
- Good Catch Award
Certification
ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Care Partner
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2020 - 04.2021Read More
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Bachelor of Science from Nursing (Accelerated)
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Fisk University
Bachelor of Science from Biology & Psychology
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