Ruby K. Bridgeman, LPN, a Licensed Practical Nurse with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Get to know Licensed Practical Nurse, Ruby K. Bridgeman, who serves patients in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Ruby is a licensed practical nurse whose areas of focus include medical-surgical nursing, camp nursing, private duty nursing, pediatrics, geriatrics, and nursing observation. She can be found on staff at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a 273-bed acute care facility that has a long history of commitment to the city, offering specialized, tertiary services. It is the region’s only Level III Trauma Center and home to Sentara Heart.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Ruby obtained her nursing degree from Chesapeake Career Center in 1969. To date, she has over five decades of experience in her field.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides routine care for the sick or injured. They work under the supervision of doctors and registered nurses, performing duties such as taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medication, ensuring patient comfort, and reporting the status of their patients to the nurses. 

LPNs are generally hired in smaller settings such as nursing homes, home health environments, and rehabilitation centers. They must be skilled in balancing care for patients and completing practical daily administrative tasks.

Learn More about Ruby K. Bridgeman:

Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4146229/info/

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Karen Johnson is an Associate Content manager for FindaTopDoc and responsible for working with distinguished physicians in documenting their significant accomplishments in their field. Karen is a CPR instructor and is a member of her local theater group.