Over 35+ years of experience in Patient Care Nursing, I exude passion and thrive to be a part of an organization that is committed to client and patient focus and that will continue improving patient outcomes. I have proven ability to support and deliver excellent patient care satisfaction. Committed to working with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based practice care. Seeking a position in a health care facility where top notch educational and training achievements can be used to provide quality healthcare to patients.
-Nursing Hall of Fame Recipient-Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2009.
*Recognition of the special skills, dedication, and compassion in the
delivery of outstanding direct patient care.
-Daisy Award Nominee-Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2016.
*Patients and families recognize extraordinary nurses and the
contributions they make every day.
-Former CPR (Infant) Instructor for families and staff. 1995-2008
-Nurse Coordinator for Follow-up Preemie Clinic, post discharge.2006-08
-Chaired Hillcrest Hospital Professional Development Council. Duties
included:
*Monthly meetings
*Orchestrated ways for staff members to be encouraged to further
their education and become certified in their are of expertise
-Planned and orchestrated Professional Development Days and
Conferences
-Planned and orchestrated Certified Nurses Breakfast
-Co-leader of Love Lives On
*Monthly meetings with parents who have lost a child
-Member of Education Task Force for orienting new employees
-Member of National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) 2016
-Swaddle bathing initiative
*Presented to Operations Committee with Power Points and evidence-
based research to incorporate Turtle Tubs for bathing the compromised
and well neonates. 5/7/2019
*The Tubs were bought for use in 2020
-Kangaroo Care Initiative. 2016
*Created poster for every NICU room to encourage Kangaroo Care ( Skin-
to-skin) and explained the impact it has on the welfare of the infant
and parents.
-Level 4 Career Ladder Recipient
-Medical Mission Trips to Peru and Mexico
-Ministry Mission trips to Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador and
Mexico
-NICU charge nurse, delivery nurse and bedside care provider
-Provided individualized patient care of the neonatal population in a level III
NICU
-Initiate and maintain intravenous lines
-Care for critically ill, newborn infants by monitoring vital signs,
thermoregulation, and delivering medications
-Obtain, record and report testing data and lab results on the patient's chart
-Partner with other healthcare providers to develop appropriate treatment
plans
-Monitor patient's nutritional levels
-Advise parents about appropriate procedures when visiting in the NICU,
such as proper handwashing techniques, and ways to hold the infant
-Operated and set up machines to help monitor neonatal patient vital
signs, such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, pressure lines, and more
-Assess patient's oxygen levels to determine breathing and lung maturation
-Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan
implement and evaluate mother and infant care plans
-Involve and educate family/significant others in implementing best
practices for mother and infant care
-Assist mother with hygienic needs, monitor pain levels, bleeding and
symptoms related to post-partum depression
-Assess and report abnormal findings of mother and infant
-Home going education
-Acute care nursing providing individualized nursing care to critically
ill patients
-Gained prioritizing and organizational skills
-Enterprise Career Ladder Steering Committee member. 2012-2016
-Leader of Professional Development Committee. 2012-2015
-NICU Unit Council Leader. 2012
-Hillcrest Nursing Congress member. 2012-2015
-Daisy Award Committee member. 2012-2015
-Women and Children's Shared Governance Council. 2014-2019
-Certified Neonatal Nurse-adept in critical thinking in an acute setting
-Deep working knowledge of life support and emergency resuscitative
equipment
-IV therapy
-Profound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, liberal arts and medical
terminology
-Discharge education planning
-Evidence-based decision making
-Family education
-Experience with EPIC Software
-Charge nurse experience
-High abilities in consulting with physicians and families to help
formulate effective individual care plans
-Exceptional skills in individual patient needs assessment
-Superior oral and written communication skills
-Good organizational and time management skills
-Quick and strong learner
-Team player, kind and compassionate
-Registered Nurse (RN.186065), Ohio Board of Nursing-Active
-Registered Neonatal Nurse Certified (RNC-NIC) 2012-Present
-PICC Line Dressing Change Team-2013
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-Active
-STABLE Certified 2012-Present
-Certified Grief Counselor and Teacher through Resolve Through
Sharing 12/2016-Active
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