Teresa Bryan
Gilbert
Summary
Dedicated and attentive seasoned professional with prior Associate Degree in Nursing . Proven track records in fast-paced environments. Able to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult problems. Able to develop relationships through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Knowledgeable about charting, scheduling, supply management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ready for new opportunity to apply abilities in office/remote setting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baptist Hospital Tipton
Covington
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
Rogersville
07.2000 - 07.2001
- Organized and managed care of patients, including administration of medications, and performed intravenous therapy procedures.
- Administered treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Updated patient charts with data to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Hawkins Medical Center
Rogersville
06.1999 - 06.2000
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient registration and triaging based on acuity.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport
09.1997 - 08.1999
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures. Performed duties of circulating nurse for cesarean sections.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland
03.1992 - 08.1996
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details to accurately document medical care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Assessed equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Park Plaza Hospital
Huston
03.1990 - 03.1991
- Attended 3 month intensive collaborative Critical Care class through hospital.
- Conducted patient assessments, observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Assessed [Type] equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Mary Medical Center
Gary
01.1987 - 03.1990
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis and intubation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN12.1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Unit Oversight
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Community Program Referrals
- Instrument Sterilization
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Coding
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baptist Hospital Tipton
12.2008 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 07.2001
Registered Nurse
Hawkins Medical Center
06.1999 - 06.2000
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
09.1997 - 08.1999
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Midland Memorial Hospital
03.1992 - 08.1996
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Park Plaza Hospital
03.1990 - 03.1991
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Mary Medical Center
01.1987 - 03.1990
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest