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Bridget C.

Bridget C.

$38.00 / hr

Evergreen Park, IL

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About Bridget

Compassionate, caring and skilled in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Seeking a registered nurse position to utilize my passion for learning and expand on the foundation of my education and experiences. Loyal and collaborative team player.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Registered Nurse

Oct 2019 - Present
Thoracic Surgical Associates, LLC.
* Work alongside and in collaboration with doctors to provide care to patients pre and post-op, consulting patients, and wellness check-ups * Assess patients and vital signs while gathering surgical and medical backgrounds, family history, allergies and medication regiments * Document and communicate efficiently on Greenway system to record interventions, progress, and plan of care. * Assess surgical sites and remove stitches and staples * Follow up with insurance companies for pre-authorizations * Call patients before and after their visit to gather information, confirm appointments and follow-up with any remaining questions * Schedule surgeries for doctors and collaborate with three hospitals to coordinate doctors' schedules
Oct 2019 - Present

Registered Nurse II

May 2020 - Sep 2020
Mercy Hospital
* Worked with Cerner documentation program * Attended to remote telemetry, trachestomy and ventilated, gynecolgical, and general medical-surgical patients * Took care of patients with NG and G- tubes, chest tubes, flexi-seals, and foley catheters * Drew labs off central and mid-lines * Phlebotomy trained and drew own labs each shift * Provided alternative ways for patients to communicate with family and friends since Covid restrictions on visitors were put in place * Tested patients for the Covid virus * Practiced safety measures and proper PPE to avoid the spread of the Covid virus * Communicated effectively and professionally with family members on the phone that were not able to visit * Exercised the five rights of medication administration * Navigated Kangaroo feeding tubes * Safely performed vital signs, patient assessments, activities of daily living, and wound care * Collaborated with fellow nurses, respiratory therapists, attending doctors, and residents to respond to codes and rapid responses
May 2020 - Sep 2020

Registered Nurse

Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
Fastaff Travel Nursing
* Worked at University of Chicago on a short-term contract for the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic * Proficient in Epic * Monitored, assessed, and tested PUIs and Covid positive patients * Practiced proper infection control guidelines as well as followed proper protective personal equipment protocol * Standardly provided medications, breathing techniques, and fluids necessary to treat Covid 19 patients * Administered hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir as experimental drugs to treat Covid 19 patients
Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

Registered Nurse

Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Little Company of Mary Hospital
* Worked on a medical-surgical and psych overflow floor * Proficient in the Meditech system and documented patient care, interventions, admission and discharge paperwork, progress, and plan of treatment * Provided quality care to patients which included safe medication administration according to the Rights of Medication guidelines including IV, IVP, oral, topical, transdermal, nasal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular administration * Regularly assessed vital signs, and performed patient assessments * Administered vaccines according to the CDC vaccine schedule * Collaborated with doctors and health care team members about patient's condition and care * Responded to codes and rapid responses hands on and assisted to the needs of the patient at the time of the crisis * Provided patient, caretaker, and family education * Safely initiated IV sites on patients * Performed wound care and sterile dressing changes * Worked with patients who had tracheostomies, chest tubes, ventilators, and CPAP/BiPAP machines * Communicated with patients of varying ages, ethnic and religious backgrounds while giving quality medical care and treatment * Provided bedside, toileting, and incontinence care while attending to patient needs
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

Homemaker/care partner/companion

Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
Great Lakes Caring
* Serve as a companion and aide to clients with various health needs * Focus on clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. * Focus on the safety and plan of care. * Meet regularly with family members to discuss and make necessary adjustments to client's care * Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns * Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments * Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety * Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, end stage renal disease, terminal cancers, and hospice * Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement through Relias training courses
Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

Moraine Valley Community College

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
Palos Hills, IL
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

Fordham University

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
Bronx, NY
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
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