Trudy Bredeson
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in postpartum/nursery and cardiac care. Known for exceptional compassion, clinical judgment, and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
La Crosse, WI
05.1999 - 05.2014
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Attended births and assisted with the resuscitation of newborns
- Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations.
- Performed newborn hearing screen, car seat tests, and administered vaccinations.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to newborns and their families.
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
La Crosse, WI
05.1990 - 05.1999
- Cared for open-heart patients within 6 to 8 hours post-surgery.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain, arrhythmias, or blood pressure issues, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- 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.
Education
Nurse Refresher Program
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Winona State University
Winona, MN1990
Surgical Technician -
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI1973
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
Marshfield, WI1973
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Newborn care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Provided mothers with breastfeeding support and advice as a lactation educator
- Supported staff nurses as a charge nurse on the cardiac unit
- Educated new staff as a preceptor on both the cardiac and postpartum units.
- Participated on unit development councils.
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
05.1999 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
05.1990 - 05.1999
Nurse Refresher Program
William Rainey Harper College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Winona State University
Surgical Technician -
Mid-State Technical College
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School