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Tonya Bradley

Culver,IN

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 25 years of nursing experience. Successful team-builder with superior interpersonal skills. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing critical thinking, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Nursing Supervisor

St. Mary's Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong interdisciplinary relationships to improve communication between departments and optimize patient care outcomes.
  • Managed daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring adequate staffing levels and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient nursing schedules and staff assignments.
  • Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
  • Identified and coordinated patient placement due to medical need.

House Supervisor

Northwest Health Porter
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient processes and utilizing resources effectively.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
  • Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in better outcomes.

Charge Nurse

Northwest Health Porter
08.1999 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • 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.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN
05.1999

Skills

  • Patient Care Monitoring
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
  • CPR/AED

Certification

BLS, ACLS,PALS, NIH

Timeline

Administrative Nursing Supervisor

St. Mary's Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

House Supervisor

Northwest Health Porter
05.2021 - 09.2022

Charge Nurse

Northwest Health Porter
08.1999 - 05.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Purdue University - North Central

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