Jennifer Bridges
Benton,AR
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Saline Memorial Hospital
Benton, AR
09.2023 - Current
- Care is comprehensive, addresses physical and psychosocial, spiritual, culture and education needs of the patient and family and ensure continuity of care across care settings.
- Consistently employ respect and compassionate behaviors in the work place.
- Collaborate with patients, family and other providers to plan, deliver and evaluate to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient and facilitates effective discharge teaching and ongoing care.
- Consistently provide safe and effective nursing care at a competent level.
- Practice is consistently current and in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, State Practice Act/Rules and Regulations.
- Demonstrates competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
- Maintains an environment that is conducive to safe care.
- Identifies potential safety risks and maintains a safe environment.
- Practice is in compliance with Hospital patient safety initiatives and helps mentor others in safety practice.
Lead RN
MedExpress Urgent Care
Benton, AR
10.2016 - Current
- Participated in performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with Clinic policies and procedures.
- Monitored staff productivity and quality of care; identified opportunities for improvement and implemented corrective action when necessary.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed nursing assessments, including physical examinations and patient histories.
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing wound care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health promotion topics.
- Assessed emergency situations and provided appropriate interventions according to established protocols.
RN
Saline Memorial Hospital
Benton, AR
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
LPN/MA
Concentrix
Little Rock, AR
06.2010 - 01.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Kidney Care Center
Little Rock, AR
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Medical Assistant
Benton Family Clinic
Benton, AR
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Medical Assistant
Arkansas Urology
Little Rock, AR
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of The Ouachitas
Malvern, AR12.2018
Practical Nursing Certficate - Nursing
College of The Ouachitas
Malvern, AR05.2016
Medical Assistant And Phlebotomy Certificate - Medical Assisting
Remington College - Baton Rouge
Little Rock01.2006
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication and IV Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Intake and Discharge
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Counseling
- Athena, Docutap, Centricity, Allscripts, Escreen Use
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Family and Patient Support
- Physical Assessments
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
RN
Saline Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
RN
Saline Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead RN
MedExpress Urgent Care
10.2016 - Current
LPN/MA
Concentrix
06.2010 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Kidney Care Center
02.2009 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant
Benton Family Clinic
10.2007 - 09.2008
Medical Assistant
Arkansas Urology
06.2006 - 08.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of The Ouachitas
Practical Nursing Certficate - Nursing
College of The Ouachitas
Medical Assistant And Phlebotomy Certificate - Medical Assisting
Remington College - Baton Rouge
Similar Profiles
Charles A. Bienvenu Jr.Charles A. Bienvenu Jr.
R.N. / C.C.R.N. - Cath Lab at Saline Memorial HospitalR.N. / C.C.R.N. - Cath Lab at Saline Memorial Hospital
Layla TapiaLayla Tapia
Radiologic Technologist at Saline Memorial HospitalRadiologic Technologist at Saline Memorial Hospital
Kimberly AtkinsonKimberly Atkinson
RN at Saline Memorial HospitalRN at Saline Memorial Hospital