Nicu (level Iii) Staff Nurse resume example

Identify needs and problems of neonate through clinical observation and physical assessment.
Act as a patient’s advocate, assess patient’s status and notify physicians of clinical changes
Demonstrate excellent abilities for assessment, critical thinking, delegation to assistants and multi tasking.
Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team consisting of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, dietitians, occupational and physical therapists, and social workers to develop a personalized care plan for patient
Manage patients with oxygen therapy including high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), tracheostomy, endotracheal intubation mechanical ventilation, noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV), biphasic positive airway pressure (BIPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and nasal cannula
Administered care of patients requiring induced hypothermia via cooling blanket for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), surgical intervention for myelomeningocele/ meningoceles, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), gastroschisis/ omphalocele, and Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) Activities performed include caring for neonates with congenital heart defects, meconium aspiration, extremely low birthweight (ELBW), congenital anomalies, sepsis/pneumonia, feeding intolerances, withdrawal, hypoglycemia and hyperbilirubinemia.
Manage patients with cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, isolettes, medication administration, intravenous infusions/ gtts, PICC, arterial, Broviac, and UAC/UVC lines, nasogastric/orogastric tubes
Provides physical comfort measures to infant including positioning, holding, and pain management
Ensure that accurate documentation and records are kept
Create a welcoming, caring and safe environment for neonates and their families
Serve as the support system for newborns’ parents