Jody-Rae Bergfeld
Hilo,HI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hilo Medical Center
03.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- HMC IV team.
- Charge nurse duties.
- Circulate, and recovery of Cesarean sections.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted in the successful delivery of babies by closely monitoring vital signs and collaborating with physicians.
- Decreased complications during labor by promptly identifying and addressing potential issues.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring accurate information sharing and timely interventions.
- Increased patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective pain management techniques tailored to individual preferences.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and education to new mothers.
- Reduced hospital readmissions related to postpartum complications by conducting thorough discharge planning assessments and developing comprehensive home care instructions for patients.
- Continuously updated professional skills by attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities focused on advances in maternal-child healthcare.
Registered Nurse
Queens Out Patient
06.2003 - 12.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
North Hawaii Community Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical-surgical patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to any changes, preventing potential adverse events or complications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, contributing to healthier lifestyle choices and overall wellbeing.
- Administered blood transfusions safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Mentored new nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise, fostering professional growth within the unit.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support during difficult times and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for falls prevention measures, reducing fall-related injuries among patients in the medical-surgical unit.
- Efficiently managed complex caseloads of diverse patient populations while maintaining attention to detail in documentation.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hilo Community College
Hilo, Hawaii05.2003
Skills
- Precepting
- Health Screening
- Wound Care
- Chart Updating
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medical Assessment
- Vaccine Administration
- Emergency Response
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Diabetes Management
- Women's Health Exams
- Care Plan Development
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medical Screening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Call Triaging
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Assessments
- IV Setup
- Collecting Vitals
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Staff Supervision
- Newborn Care
- Seizure Management
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Hawaii Community Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Hilo Medical Center
03.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse
Queens Out Patient
06.2003 - 12.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hilo Community College
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