Wendy Bradford
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Patient and staff-oriented Nurse with 29 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with all areas of Women and Children specialties. The Majority of my years were in Nicu, L/D and Administrative nursing supervisor.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Huntsville Hospital Women And Children
Huntsville, AL
04.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- I have worked in float pool also and continue to fill in for NICU, PICU, PEDS, AICU, MB, and GYN surgery as needed.
- I am proficient in starting IVs on any age pt. I have experience in Ultrasound IVs and Midlines.
- I go to all departments to facilitate needs in Women and Childrens.
- I respond to all Codes in every department.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- I have been a key player since the beginning of pandemic and tried to be a role model with a positive attitude to keep moral up for both staff and patients.
- I do staffing for a 245 bed facility with 606 employees, I have a great working relationship with Administrators, managers, charge nurses, Doctors and supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- I am a good communicator with staff, patients and families to keep the flow of the hospital running smoothly as possible.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 245-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 606 employees across more than 12 departments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Labor and Delivery RN/NICU Nurse
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
Decatur, AL
04.1997 - 04.2013
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Circulated and Scrubbed in for Cesarean Sections.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Able to admit Pt for Induction of labor in various ways and stay with pt through delivery, recovery, and Postpartum.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and NRP workshops.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Vicksburg, MS
06.1994 - 04.1997
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants. Also, assisted with pumping and teaching breastfeeding classes.
- Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- assisted with arterial with UAC and UVC placement lines.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections. Blood transfusions.
- Attended all Deliverys ,( Vaginal and C/S)
- Provided neonatal rescusitation at del. if required. Always following NRP guidlines.
- Set up and managed oxyhoods, highflow O2 and ventilators.
- Great IV skills, NG/OG feeds, G-tubes and trach care.
Neonatal Nurse
Montgomery Regional Hospital
Montgomery, AL
05.1993 - 07.1994
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate greater than 24 weeks in gestation in a 12 bed NICU.
- Took care of feeders and growers.
- Provided exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity and other conditions.
- Fed, bathed and checked vital signs on newborns.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05.1993
Skills
- Proficient in IV therapy, lab draws and trained with ultrasound/midline's
- Patient Care Assessment from Newborn to Adult
- Nursing Standards of Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision for all of 252 beds at Women and Childrens Hospital and 606 employees
- Staffing for 10 units and Float Pool assignments
- Compassionate, Caring and a Team Player
- Clear Patient and Staff Communication
- Shift Coverage for Safe Nurse to Patient Ratio
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Licensed RN (compact license in process)
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Huntsville Hospital Women And Children
04.2013 - Current
Labor and Delivery RN/NICU Nurse
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
04.1997 - 04.2013
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 04.1997
Neonatal Nurse
Montgomery Regional Hospital
05.1993 - 07.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
- Licensed RN (compact license in process)
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
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