rod bedgio
Cutler Bay,FL
Summary
Four years Hospital Corpsman U.S.N.One year Field Medic for Marine Infantry unit Viet Nam. Promoted two times in the field for bravery under fire.Honorable discharge 1971.
20 years years experience in Psychiatric /Drug Alcohol Rehab.
8 years experience Home Health Nursing setting up and managing Psychiatric Home Care programs.
16 years to present; experience in starting and working with Baptist Hospital Stroke Program.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Stroke Data Analyst/Stroke Educator
Baptist Health System
Miami, FL
05.2004 - 09.2020
- Developed, updated and optimized business intelligence resources.
- Formulated, defined and documented system specifications.
- Coordinated and implemented network security measures to protect data.
- Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system.
- Tested validity, accuracy and consistency of new and existing intelligence data.
- Completed quality assurance reviews to assess accuracy of data and validate results.
- Designed and implemented key measurement reports for conveying metrics to customers, monitoring service levels and attainments, identifying trends and performing root cause analysis.
- Developed lectures addressing variety of computer science topics to engage and educate students.
- Prepared curriculum and lesson plans to cover required topics and engage student interest.
- Mentored individuals in life skills, educational subjects and vocational competencies.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Attended conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends and developments.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supported families with academic or behavioral questions or needs.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
Director Psychiatric Services
Coral Reef Hospital
Miami, Fl
01.1978 - 01.1983
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
School RN
EDU healthcare
Cutler Ridge, FL
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
VA Hospital
Miami, FL
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Managed [Number] patients and care plans in [Type] mental health facility in [Location].
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
SCHOOL RN
ALC HOME HEALTH
Cutler Ridge, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
SCHOOL RN
ALC HOMECARE
Miami, FL
08.2022 - 01.2023
SCHOOL RN
TEAM SELECT HOME CARE
Miami, FL
02.2023 - 12.2023
School Nurse
ORANGE TREE
Miami, FL
01.2024 - Current
Education
Skills
- Have always been involved with starting and managing various Nursing programsWas responsible for starting 40 bed inpatient Psychiatric Program for a local hospitalHave always enjoyed the energy required to begin programs as well as the dedication required to see the process to successful fruition
Certification
RN since 1974
Timeline
School Nurse
ORANGE TREE
01.2024 - Current
SCHOOL RN
TEAM SELECT HOME CARE
02.2023 - 12.2023
SCHOOL RN
ALC HOME HEALTH
08.2022 - Current
SCHOOL RN
ALC HOMECARE
08.2022 - 01.2023
School RN
EDU healthcare
11.2020 - 05.2022
Stroke Data Analyst/Stroke Educator
Baptist Health System
05.2004 - 09.2020
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
VA Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1993
Director Psychiatric Services
Coral Reef Hospital
01.1978 - 01.1983
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