neonatal nurse practitioner resume example with 20+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Board certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical training in neonatology. Over 36 years of practice in NICU healthcare environments. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Accomplishments
Recipient of MEDNAX (Pediatrix Medical Group) Innovator's Award - February 2015
Skills
Neonatal care; daily medical management including PEs, orders and electronic medical record documentation (H&P, discharge summaries and daily progress notes as well as procedure notes
Vascular access including PIVs, PICC, UACs, UVCs and peripheral arterial lines
Created the NEST (Neonatal Abstinence Evaulation Support Treatment ) Program at ARH in 2014. Ongoing medical management for substance exposed infants and their families since inception.
Obtained $75,000 grant from Alaska Mental Health Authority for developing the NEST Program.
Work History
May1988 to CurrentNeonatal Nurse PractitionerAscension Health | Williamsport, IN,
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Delivery room attendance for high risk neonate, initiating appropriate resuscitation as indicated
Offered continuous review of patients in EPIC and BabySteps from admission to discharge.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions. Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic life-threatening illnesses.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Sep1984 to May1988Neonatal Nurse PractitionerAscension Health | Chilton, WI,
Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients in the NICU and on transport.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
May1980 to Sep1984Staff NurseCommon Spirit | San Francisco, CA,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Provided high quality care to approximately 1-4 patients per day on 24 bed unit
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Led successful teams comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient chart with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Education
Expected in 08/1987 to to Master of Science | Neonatal Nurse PractitionerUTMB, Galveston, TX, GPA:
Completed training for NNP May 1984. Passed National Certification Boards in Sept 1984 and began working as a NNP. Completed MSN requirements (thesis) August 1987.
Expected in 05/1979 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingUAA, Anchorage, AK, GPA:
Expected in 05/1975 to to High School Diploma | Bartlett High School, Anchorage, AKGPA:
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