Registered Nurse Patient Care

BRIDGET A. CHEYSED

410-***-**** • *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20+ years of expertise in prestigious clinical care, nursing leadership, and patient education. Adept at managing diverse patients and staff across multidisciplinary teams, coordinating patient care, and leveraging technology to improve health outcomes. Seeking to dedicate my domain expertise, loyalty, and excellence in medical and behavioral nursing, to a supportive remote role committed to high- quality healthcare. References by Request.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse: Maryland Board of Nursing

• Chemical Dependency Nurse Certification

• Key Skills: Telehealth Communication, Care Coordination & Case Management, Patient Education & Counseling, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Nursing Program Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD (ranked 4th in the world for best hospital) 2013 - Present Advanced Clinical Charge Nurse

• Directed the care of chemically dependent and medically ill psychiatric patients, managing caseloads of up to 7 patients per shift.

• Designed and implemented educational programs as Chair of the Education Committee, increasing staff competency scores by 25%.

• Spearheaded COVID-19 testing protocols, performing over 1,000 tests with 100% compliance to hospital standards.

• Streamlined scheduling for a 30-member team, reducing shift conflicts by 40%. Facilitated over 200 group and individual counseling sessions annually, contributing to a 15% improvement in patient satisfaction scores. CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Baltimore, MD 2012 – 2013 Hospital Transition Coordinator

• Coordinated post-hospitalization care for over 300 members, reducing hospital readmission rates by 20%.

• Developed personalized recovery plans that connected patients to support programs, enhancing long-term health outcomes. Provided telephonic care management and education. Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Baltimore, MD (ranked 5th for nation’s best private psychiatric hospital) 2007 – 2012 Program Manager

• Supervised a multidisciplinary team of 25 staff, achieving a 30% improvement in operational efficiency.

• Oversaw 24/7 acute psychiatric unit operations, managing an average daily census of 16 patients.

• Reduced staff turnover by 15% through targeted training programs and mentorship initiatives.

• Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient safety metrics by 10%. Charge Nurse

• Supervised a multidisciplinary team of staff nurses, mental health workers, and per diem employees, ensuring seamless coordination of care and adherence to unit protocols.

• Oversaw admission and discharge processes for an average of 9 patients per shift, reducing transfer delays by 20%.

• Actively contributed as a member of the unit’s treatment team, collaborating with the Medical Director and interim manager to optimize patient care plans.

• Implemented evidence-based practices for restraint and seclusion, leading to a 15% reduction in related incidents and enhancing patient safety.

Sudbrook Manor Assisted Living, Baltimore, MD 2003 – 2007 Owner & Director of Nursing

• Developed business management and entrepreneurial skills by acquiring stake in Sudbrook Assisted Living Facility to be a force of good while applying nursing expertise and dimensional care

• Developed and introduced new wellness programs for a 16-resident facility, ensuring 100% compliance with state regulations.

• Hired and managed the development of a nursing staff of 10 employees. Reduced medication errors by 20% through enhanced training for nursing and support staff.

• Conducted over 100 initial patient assessments, tailoring care plans to optimize health outcomes. Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD 2000 – 2007

Charge Nurse, Clinician II – Surgical Unit

• Delivered direct care to over 500 surgical patients annually spanning disciplines and units in urology, oncology, trauma, GI, and orthopedics.

• Led a 30-member interdisciplinary team, scheduling, improving team performance and reducing patient care delays by 20%.

• Developed a staff training program, increasing nursing competency by 30%. EDUCATION

Western Governors University

Master of Science, Nursing (MSN)

Stevenson University, Towson, MD

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN)

Towson University, Towson, MD

Master of Arts, Mass Communication

Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science, Sociology and Mass Communication COMMITTEES & LEADERSHIP

• Member: Professional Practice Council – Committee with Vice President of Nursing JHBVMC

• Chair: Education Committee – UBC

• Member: Advanced Clinical Excellence (ACE) – Johns Hopkins Hospital Bayview

• Member: Magnet Council Committee

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