Brooke bidgood
Collinsville
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with a compact nursing licensure and a proven track record of providing high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings. Skilled in managing psychiatric units, administering medications, conducting assessments, and providing patient education. Proficient in overseeing direct care workers, documenting patient information accurately, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Known for prioritizing patient well-being, medication administration, and wound care to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bradley A. Sanders Addiction Center/East MS State Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Manage a 25-bed short term Addiction/SUDS psychiatric unit for adult males
- Conduct admission process, physical assessments, and discharge teaching
- Monitor detoxing patients, administer detox medication, and review/administer medications
- Make assignments for nurses & ATTs, update treatment plans, and provide nursing group education
- Document in paper chart, update MAR, observe ATTs, monitor vital signs, and update shift report
Registered Nurse
Region Ten Crisis Center
09.2019 - Current
- Assess and evaluate patients in a 16-bed psychiatric stabilization unit
- Administer medications, including IM injections, accuchecks, and lab draws
- Document patient information in paper chart and on TIER system
- Oversee direct care workers' assignments and performance
- Conduct admission, physical assessments, and discharge teaching for patients
- Assess and monitor for suicidal/ homicidal ideations or tendencies
Registered Nurse
CenterWell Home Health
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Administer medications, perform teaching, and provide wound care for adult patients in home settings
- Conduct IM injections, blood draws, and indwelling catheter insertion and changes
- Perform accuchecks, document on tablets, and consult with family and doctors
- Conduct admission and physical assessments on new patients, provide discharge teaching, and monitor vital signs
- Prioritize patient care, medication administration, wound care, and consultation with healthcare team
Registered Nurse
Providence Healthcare of MS, LLC
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Provide private duty nursing care for a three-year-old with congenital abnormalities
- Perform tracheostomy changes, suction, CPT and breathing treatments
- Administer feedings through kangaroo pumps and medications via MIC-KEY tube
- Monitor and utilize ventilator as needed
- Offer post-op care and assist with exercises
Registered Nurse
Oxford Healthcare
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Provide private duty nursing care for a ventilator and gastrostomy dependent two-year-old
- Administer tracheostomy suction, breathing treatments, feedings via kangaroo pumps, and medications via MIC-KEY tube
- Monitor and utilize ventilator, and ensure proper placement and usage of CPT vibration vest therapy
- Prioritize ventilator monitoring and usage for patient's respiratory needs
- Administer tracheostomy suction, breathing treatments, feedings, and medications via tubes
Registered Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Provide care for cardiac patients pre and post coronary angiograms and CABG surgeries
- Assist in the care of coronary artery bypass surgery patients
- Support Health Care Provider during elective cardioversions
- Perform electrocardiograms and monitor heart rate and rhythm
- Care for medical-surgical patients
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN
07.2021
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2017
Skills
- Patient advocate
- Strong clinical judgment
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Wound Care
- Patient assessment/intervention/evaluation
- Proficient in computer skills and charting including Meditech, TIER, and Outlook
- Organization
- Time management
- Professional bedside manner
- Efficient communication among patients, family members, Health Care Providers, and co-workers
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, 2024
- TB Certification, 2024
- Mississippi Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse
- CPR, 2024
- MANDT Training, 2024
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bradley A. Sanders Addiction Center/East MS State Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
CenterWell Home Health
08.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Region Ten Crisis Center
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence Healthcare of MS, LLC
03.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Oxford Healthcare
11.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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