Penny Bridges
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Experienced Clinical Nurse Coordinator skilled in patient assessment, medication management, and triage coordination. Proven ability to provide empathetic, patient-family-centered care while enhancing clinical operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Washington University
Creve Coeur, Missouri
05.2023 - Current
- Provide support to 3 primary care physicians to streamline patient care and enhance clinical operations.
- Managed medication refill requests to ensure timely patient access to prescriptions.
- Facilitated referrals for patients based on their inquiries and medical needs.
- Complete letter of medical necessity and appeals to support patient care and insurance process.
- Triage calls to determine urgency and direct them to appropriate care.
Infusion Nurse
Washington University
St. Peter's , MO
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
- Monitored patient drug reactions and documented clinical trial progress, ensuring accurate reporting for ongoing research.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Administered a mix of chemotherapy and immunotherapy and provided empathetic patient-family-centered care.
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports and maintained central venous access devices.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families on cancer treatments and potential side effects to support informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse-Medical Oncology/Palliative Care
St. Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Administered chemotherapy.
- Managed pain and end-of-life symptoms while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive care.
- Provided emotional support and assessed needs of families caring for dying patients to enhance their experience.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans.
- Analyzed patient information to identify needs and establish expected outcomes.
- Observed, evaluated, and reported symptoms and condition of patients to the proper team.
- Helped develop a plan of care based upon the assessment, diagnosis, and expected outcomes of the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO12-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Triage coordination
- Disease management
- Knowledge of treatment modalities
- Patient education
- Team management
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Community resource navigation
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Washington University
05.2023 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Washington University
07.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse-Medical Oncology/Palliative Care
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis