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Rebecca Bridgmon

Syracuse,NE

Summary

Knowledgeable RN with extensive experience in supervising nursing staff and managing patient care. Successfully led teams to improve patient outcomes through efficient resource allocation and adherence to best practices. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Manager

Bryan Health
12.2021 - 11.2024
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.

House Supervisor

Select Specialty Hospitals- Lincoln
09.2017 - 10.2021
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
  • Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
  • Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
  • Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Motivated and supervised RN's and Na's delivering quality patient care.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 24-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended employee engagement meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.

Nursing House Supervisor

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Omaha Campus
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
  • Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
  • Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for40 40-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 30 employees..
  • Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Motivated and supervised 40 RN's and CNA's in delivering quality patient care.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

Head RN/RN Manager

Nebraska City Medical Clinic
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Led successful 30-35-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Charge RN

Johnson County Hospital
06.2007 - 09.2013
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections.
  • Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
  • Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions.
  • Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

WGU
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE
05.2013

Skills

  • Relationship building and retention
  • Staff Management
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient Management
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Chronic disease management
  • Observing responses
  • Hiring and recruitment

Certification

BLS

ACLS- I need to recert in this, as my floor at Bryan did not require and they didn't feel it was necessary for my to get.

Additional Information

-Voted employee of the month

-Received a Caring Kind award

-Recieved a spotlight award

-was a nominee for best Nurse in Nebraska.

Timeline

RN Manager

Bryan Health
12.2021 - 11.2024

House Supervisor

Select Specialty Hospitals- Lincoln
09.2017 - 10.2021

Nursing House Supervisor

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Omaha Campus
05.2015 - 09.2017

Head RN/RN Manager

Nebraska City Medical Clinic
09.2013 - 05.2015

Charge RN

Johnson County Hospital
06.2007 - 09.2013

BLS

ACLS- I need to recert in this, as my floor at Bryan did not require and they didn't feel it was necessary for my to get.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

WGU

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeast Community College
Rebecca Bridgmon