Maria Bradley
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Urology/Urodynamics RN
Urohealth Partners Formerly Adult & Pediatric Urology
Council Bluffs, IA
05.2011 - Current
- Provide nursing care for Pediatric through Geriatric patients. Experience with Insertion of foley catheters, medication administration such as Prostate Cancer injections, Bladder cancer instillations and antibiotics. Implement thorough and accurate charting. Collaborate and use teamwork with Doctors and other team members regarding patient care and needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on urological conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
MedSurg/Pediatric Nurse
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs, IA
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided nursing care for Pediatric through Geriatric patients. Assessed patients and collaborated with team members in patient care. Experience with central line care, tube feedings, catheters, medication administration, admissions, and discharges. Performed patient and family education and discharge instructions. Implemented infection control techniques in all patient interactions. Implemented thorough charting. Ensured the patient’s direct care needs were met.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Administered medications safely, adhering to strict protocols while monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gretna Community Living Center
Gretna, NE
12.2007 - 09.2008
- Provided complete patient care for the residents, such as getting residents up and ready for the day, promoting patient independence, providing assistance with activities of daily living. Responsible for assisting patient with nightly cares. Charting activity of daily living cares. Communicating with charge nurse about patient status. Using effective teamwork including the use of hoyer and sara lifts.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication within healthcare teams.
Telephone Interviewer
Professional Research Consultants
Omaha, NE
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsible for calling clients on a computerized list to question and verify past medical care. It was extremely critical to use the HIPPA law and to be compassionate with the client as well as using proper speaking techniques.
Key Holder/Ice Cream Server
Cold Stone Creamery
Omaha, NE
07.2005 - 10.2006
- Accountable for being a key holder who opened and closed the store. Made sure inventory and supplies were ready at opening. Was responsible for up to four employees per shift. Delegated work to each employee and assisted employees with their needs. Responsible for drawer, credit card receipts, and counting drawer at end of shift.
Clean up
Colburn Customs
Elkhorn, NE
05.2005 - 07.2005
- Communicated with construction workers on which tasks needed to be done. Cleaned job site to promote safety.
Ice Cream Server
Cold Stone Creamery
Omaha, NE
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Used customer service skills to accommodate customer’s needs. Responsible for cash drawer and credit card receipts. Cleaned and organized work area as need, stock inventory, used teamwork skills to work with co-workers and management. Used communication skills to communicate effectively with customers and staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE01-2008
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and adapt within the work environment
- Ability to assess patients needs clinically, teaching, mental and spiritually
- Good creative, problem solving skill and organizational skills
- Great computer skills
- Maintaining privacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
RN State of Iowa, BLS certified
Timeline
Urology/Urodynamics RN
Urohealth Partners Formerly Adult & Pediatric Urology
05.2011 - Current
MedSurg/Pediatric Nurse
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gretna Community Living Center
12.2007 - 09.2008
Telephone Interviewer
Professional Research Consultants
11.2006 - 12.2007
Key Holder/Ice Cream Server
Cold Stone Creamery
07.2005 - 10.2006
Clean up
Colburn Customs
05.2005 - 07.2005
Ice Cream Server
Cold Stone Creamery
05.2004 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary