Jill Bright
RN VA-BC, IgCN
Hollister,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service, I am a Qualified California Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Infusion Nurse Case Manager
Soleo HealthCare
Hayward, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
RN Infusion Nurse Owner
Bright Home Infusion Services LLC
Hollister , California
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN Nurse Manager
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
Hayward, California
12.2010 - 01.2017
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
RN Level 2 NICU
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Attended deliveries vaginal or C-Section as needed for pre term, fetal distress, meconium aspiration, maternal complications. Assist in Resuscitation process and initiate iv access and assist in UAC placement. Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 10-bed neonatal ICU unit. provided care to NICU patients 2or3:1 ratio- nasal CPAP , nasal Cannula, ETT. Suction, NG tubes, Administer TPN IV fluids ,IV medications. Assist in circumcision procedures and after care.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Level 2 NICU unit.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to NICU and Well Baby Nursery patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care. instructed and supported mom in Breast feeding and lactation .
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 11.1999 - 05.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Prerequisites
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA 02.1990 - 06.2000
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Medical evaluation
Preventive health
Intravenous therapy
Direct Patient Care
Staff education and training
Care Plan Development
[Type] coordination
Chronic disease management
Indirect Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Precepting
Physical assessments
Diabetes and nutrition education
Strong clinical judgment
Home care
Emergency Procedures
Insulin medication assistance
Administering immunizations
Personal care needs
Medical office administration
Vaccine administration
Patient evaluation
Appointment Scheduling
Disease specialization
Pain clinics
Resource Allocation
Newborn care
Palliative care awareness
Employee Evaluation
Tracheostomy Care
Supply restocking
Infant vitals monitoring
Foley catheters
Prenatal nutrition
Professional bedside manner
Staff supervision
Oxygen saturation standards
Healthcare billing
IV setup
Procedure preparations
HIPAA education
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Family Education
At-risk patient care
[Type] regulatory compliance
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Collecting vitals
Medication distribution
Feeding assistance
Ear, nose and throat care
Critical care
Fluent in [Language]
Acute care expertise
Patient check-ins
Relationship building
Health screening
Otoscope use
Gastrostomy buttons experience
Patient discharge
Medication Administration
Medical laboratory procedures
Managing deadlines
Sanitation
Medical recordkeeping
Infection control measures
Hospice philosophy understanding
Call triaging
Evaluations
Feeding pumps understanding
EMR / EHR
Medical Records Management
Staff Management
Recruitment
Patient counseling
Patient Management
Case management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN Infusion Nurse Case Manager
Soleo HealthCare
09.2019 - Current
RN Infusion Nurse Owner
Bright Home Infusion Services LLC
09.2017 - 09.2019
RN Nurse Manager
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
12.2010 - 01.2017
RN Level 2 NICU
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
10.2008 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Excelsior College
11.1999 - 05.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Prerequisites
Evergreen Valley College
02.1990 - 06.2000