Kerstin Brownbridge
South Bend,IN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Neonatal ICU Nurse with success providing individualized care for the tinniest patients. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction while delivering safe and precise care. Detailed-oriented and passionate about research and teaching with goals of creating a proficient, empowered, and confident healthcare team. Committed to deliver high-level service and team support through the use of communication, constructive relationships, education, evidence-based practice, mentorship, and transparency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various treatments and procedures while working alongside teams comprised of unit clerks, nurses, nurse practitioners, neonatologist, and other ancillary team members.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for the hospital's tiniest patients and their families.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients requiring complex care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Beacon Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Many of the same job responsibilities as current position, with few exceptions:
- Cross-trained to provide care to post-partum mothers in the NICU to allow mother and infant to remain together in the NICU after delivery.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for neonatal, newborn, and postpartum patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed quality care for patients with various cardiac disease, including stroke treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, performing NIH Stoke Scale assessments, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Hair Designer and Salon Manager
Cilantro Hair Spa
09.2010 - 10.2017
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI05.2017
Skills
- Newborn Assessments
- Newborn Intensive Care Management
- High-Risk Deliveries
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Admission and Transport
- Lactation Support
- Safety Protocols
- Training and Development
Certification
- RNC-NIC : Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification
- NRP 8th Edition Advanced Provider
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- BLS : Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Beacon Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2018
Hair Designer and Salon Manager
Cilantro Hair Spa
09.2010 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
- RNC-NIC : Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification
- NRP 8th Edition Advanced Provider
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- BLS : Basic Life Support
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