Bridget Latisnere
Elkhart
Summary
Compassionate and skilled ICU Charge Nurse with a strong focus on critical thinking and leadership. Experienced in managing complex patient needs, multitasking, and implementing effective treatment protocols to support recovery and improve patient experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
07.2012 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment protocols based on real-time assessments.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within the unit.
- 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.
- Responded to rapid response calls throughout the hospital
ICU Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient conditions, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal care.
- Coordinated communication between medical teams and families, providing updates and emotional support during critical situations.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Shift Coordinator/Charge Nurse ICC
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
06.2006 - 02.2012
- Managed employee timekeeping systems to enhance accuracy in payroll calculations.
- Reviewed and reconciled payroll discrepancies, facilitating timely resolutions.
- Worked as a charge nurse, providing daily coordination of staffing and safe patient care
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Administered comprehensive postnatal care to mothers and newborns, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Educated new parents on infant care practices, promoting healthy development and bonding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN12.2005
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive medications
- Central line care
- Chest tube management
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator management
- Sedation management
- Blood transfusion
- Staff coordination
Certification
ACLS/BLS
TNCC
NIHSS
2 Daisy Awards
I have received two daisy awards during my time as an ICU Nurse.
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2012 - Current
ICU Nurse
Methodist Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2012
Shift Coordinator/Charge Nurse ICC
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2006 - 02.2012
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
01.2006 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend