ROD BEDGIO
Cutler Bay, FL 331**-***-*** **** *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Four years Hospital Corpsman U.S.N.One year Field Medic for Marine Infantry unit Viet Nam. Promoted two times in the field for bravery under fire.Honorable discharge 1971. 20 years years experience in Psychiatric /Drug Alcohol Rehab. 8 years experience Home Health Nursing setting up and managing Psychiatric Home Care programs.
16 years to present; experience in starting and working with Baptist Hospital Stroke Program. LICENSES
RN since 1974
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Have always been involved with
starting and managing various
Nursing programs.Was
responsible for starting 40 bed
inpatient Psychiatric Program for
a local hospital.Have always
enjoyed the energy required to
begin programs as well as the
dedication required to see the
process to successful fruition.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
05/2004 to 09/2020 Stroke Data Analyst/Stroke Educator Baptist Health System Miami, FL
Developed, updated and optimized business intelligence resources. Formulated, defined and documented system specifications. Coordinated and implemented network security measures to protect data.
Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system.
Tested validity, accuracy and consistency of new and existing intelligence data.
Completed quality assurance reviews to assess accuracy of data and validate results.
Designed and implemented key measurement reports for conveying metrics to customers, monitoring service levels and attainments, identifying trends and performing root cause analysis. Developed lectures addressing variety of computer science topics to engage and educate students.
Prepared curriculum and lesson plans to cover required topics and engage student interest.
Mentored individuals in life skills, educational subjects and vocational competencies.
01/1978 to 01/1983 Director Psychiatric Services
Coral Reef Hospital Miami, Fl
11/2020 to Current School RN
EDU healthcare Cutler Ridge, FL
Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties. Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies. Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
01/1989 to 01/1993 Psychiatric Staff Nurse
VA Hospital Miami, FL
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers. Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
Managed [Number] patients and care plans in [Type] mental health facility in [Location].
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SN Miami -Dade Community College
BSN Florida International University
MSN University Phoenix