Rhea Bradley, RN BSN CCRN

Ascension St. Vincent, Trauma/Neuro/Surgical ICU/ June 2020- Present

Ascension St. Vincent, NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT/May 2018-June 2020

St. Vincent Hospital, ORTHOPEDICS DEPARTMENT/January 2017- May 2018

Effectively managed and directed staff to achieve organizational goals.

• Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
• Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
• Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Played a significant role as a preceptor, mentor, Charge Nurse and a Clinical Supervisor. Participated actively in the Clinical Ladder Level III program; concurrently served on committees such as the Ebola Strike Force, EQUIP Committee and Morale Committee.

• Acted as a role model by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of current developments in nursing practice.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care updates and revisions based on current assessment findings.

Displayed strong leadership skills within the role of Surgical Charge Nurse and Preceptor on a busy adult Surgical/Trauma ICU, overseeing patients undergoing various surgeries including open heart procedures, craniotomies, and managing traumatic injuries.

• Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
• Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Served as a Travel/Contract Registered ICU Nurse for Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, delivering exceptional nursing care to Level I Trauma patients during various medical emergencies.

• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
• Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.

Provided care to adolescents in a 24-bed Medical-Surgical ICU, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care.

• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals