Pepper Bradberry
Wichita Falls
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at TTUHSC, enhancing patient outcomes through effective team coordination and direct patient care. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Hardworking and committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Demonstrates leadership in nursing staff supervision; focused on increasing staff satisfaction and morale. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Nurse Manager
TTUHSC
09.2007 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations .
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing and allow nurses earned time off.
RN, Charge Nurse
Meridell Achievement Center
07.2000 - 12.2013
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
RN
Dr. Sandra Thomas
02.2000 - 07.2000
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents and caregivers in decision-making processes.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team's abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXNo Degree - Forensic Nursing Certification
Kaplan College
Renton, WASkills
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Team coordination
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
RN, Nurse Manager
TTUHSC
09.2007 - Current
RN, Charge Nurse
Meridell Achievement Center
07.2000 - 12.2013
RN
Dr. Sandra Thomas
02.2000 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
No Degree - Forensic Nursing Certification
Kaplan College
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