An experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Offering 21 years of pediatric/neonatal experience and looking for a challenging, long term position.
Skills
NAS
Nursing
Critical Care
Newborn Care
Feeding Pumps Understanding
Patient Monitoring
Injections
Laboratory Testing
Patient/Family Education
Intravenous Therapy
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Vital Signs Measurement
Emotional Support
Blood Draws
Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
Experience
NICU RN, 09/2020 - Current Aya – Orem, UT,
Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
Delivered exceptional care to multiple neonatal ICU patients in level 3 acute care setting.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Registered Nurse, 07/2017 - Current Universal Health Services – Garden City, KS,
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address pre- pregnancy and post-pregnancy states.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, in the NICU including IV administration, CPAP, high flow NC, phototherapy, and NAS.
Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Registered Nurse, 05/2017 - 07/2017 Universal Health Services – Grove Hill, AL,
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Delivered direct patient care, maintaining stabilization of patients and identifying treatment options.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Administered oral/G-tube medications to patients and monitored responses.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, and medication side effects.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care 2.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including spina bifida, trach dependent patients, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Worked with patients on daily physical, oral and speech therapies as ordered.
RN, 06/2000 - 05/2017 Quad/Graphics, Inc. – Muncie, IN,
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to cardiac, liver transplant and med-surg patients on 4Sutherland department.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Diagnosed and treated high-volume cases on busy cardiac unit.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Cared for patients recovering from cardiac surgery and liver transplants and cardiac cath procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Managed central, Hickman and PICC lines.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: , Expected in 2003 - Nursing University of Kansas School of Nursing - Kansas City, MO GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 2000 - Pratt Community College - Pratt, KS GPA:
Certifications
BLS/ACLS certified, NRP Certified, Certified Pediatric Nurse, STABLE is current
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