Jennifer Briedis

• Performed direct nursing care to patients with complex diagnoses, such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, valve failure, and arrhythmias.
• Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in the medical record.
• Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met patients' needs.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff, by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Implemented appropriate pain management strategies based on individual patient needs.
• Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating pertinent information between shifts or departments.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Managed time efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
• Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Implemented and distributed shift assignments to RNs, CNAs, and CMRs.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures through participation on unit and hospital-wide shared governance councils.
• Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
• Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

• Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
• Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• Supervised patient health parameters, including blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
• Adjusted specialized equipment to record electronic displays of patients.
• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
• Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
• Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Provided preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing cardiac and surgical interventions.

• Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
• Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
• Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
• Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
• Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
• Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
• Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
• Completed all mandatory education and training classes.
• Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
• Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public with professionalism.

• Performed medical history reviews and health assessment for potential donors.
• Assessed donor screening laboratory tests to determine initial and continued donor suitability.
• Conducted confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain the necessary information regarding plasma donation suitability.
• Explained informed consent including explanation of procedures, hazards, and potential adverse events.
• Oversaw medical emergencies within center by providing care outlined in SOPs and Emergency Standing Orders.
• Managed employee hepatitis and influenza immunization program, including the administration of immunizations.
• Notified and counseled donors regarding reactive test results and referred to community facilities for counseling and follow -up.
• Ensured accurate recording of data in electronic information management system.
• Maintained confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.

Promoted positive customer relations with donors and staff.

• Promoted collaborative teamwork atmosphere by exhibiting professional behavior, which demonstrated commitment to providing quality patient care while fostering professional working environment.
• Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process.
• Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, homecare instructions.
• Obtained and monitored patient laboratory specimens.
• Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses.
• Provided on-call care during assigned rotation.
• Provided education to parents and managed patients on chemical withdrawal and NAS care pathways.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
• Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
• Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families.
• Assisted with medical stabilization of preterm infants 23 weeks gestation or greater.
• Managed post-delivery bedside care and transfer of infants requiring medical surgical intervention to appropriate facility.
• Provided primary nursing care to infants with respiratory compromise with assistance of nasal cannula, CPAP, Mechanical Ventilators, and Oscillators.
• Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

• Performed RN delegated tasks including I and O measurement, obtaining and documenting vital signs, simple range of motion, ambulation and repositioning, and assistance with ADLs.
• Monitored up to 36 patients simultaneously for abnormal cardiac activity on central telemetry station.
• Identified and informed RN and MD of potential lethal rhythms.
• Recorded and interpreted routine cardiac strips and identified ectopy.
• Performed venipunctures for blood sampling.
• Performed bedside POCT including glucose monitoring and ISTAT samples.

• Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
• Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
• Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
• Performed continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
• Provided rapid patient assessment and identified immediate life threats.
• Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
• Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
• Completed all mandatory education and training classes.
• Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
  Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
• Managed operation and use of the Eagle Ventilator.
• Assisted with balloon pump management.
• Managed operation of Alaris IV pump.
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• Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Maintained competency in ET and nasal intubation, needle chest decompression, and needle cricothyrotomy procedures.

• Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
• Provided rapid assessment and treatment based on patient condition.
• Administered continuous 3 lead and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
• Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
• Obtained and recorded vital signs and reassessments.
• Obtained bedside lab specimens and performed POCT testing including glucose monitoring and ISTAT testing.
• Obtained vascular access and administered prescribed fluids via Alaris IV pump and Belmont Rapid Infuser.
• Performed wound care and splinting.
• Administered oral and aerosolized medications per scope of practice in accordance with MD order.
• Performed urinary straight catheterization and foley insertion and care.
• Assisted with management of trauma patients.
• Provided positioning support, emotional support, and patient monitoring during lumbar punctures, suturing, wound debridement and orthopedic reductions.
  

• Performed skills under RN delegation and in accordance with scope of practice.
• Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
• Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Performed foley and peri care.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.