Dedicated RN with 25+ years experience in newborns and level II neonates. Recognizes the needs of the neonates and their families. Excellent communication skills. RN Clinical Nurse III
Skills
Preceptor
IV Therapy
Newborn Education
Leadership
Patient/family focused
Enthusiastic Caregiver
Dedicated
Team Player
Work History
RN Clinical Nurse III, 07/2013
to Current St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
Assessed the care and needs of newborns admitted in labor/delivery.
Collaborated with medical staff.
Demonstrate caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Respected diversity and maintain individual's dignity.
Attended C section deliveries and promoted skin-to-skin in the OR.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal patients.
Preceptor to students
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
RN Clinical Nurse III, 06/2006
to Current Orlando Health / Winnie Palmer Hospital
Assess patient's needs and develop/revise an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluate patient's progress towards obtaining expected outcomes.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit.
Serve as a preceptor and charge nurse.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assess the data regarding patient status, and interpret the necessary information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her specific needs.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient's needs.
Demonstrate caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients' rights.
Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students..
Respect diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
Oversaw and managed 12 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
RN Clinical Nurse III, 07/1986
to 06/2006 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women - Newborn Extended Care Nursery
Newborn Extended Care Nursery is an 8 to 18 level 2 bed unit specializing in 30 weeks to term and newborn mass greater than 1360 grams.
Assessed the care and needs of newborns admitted directly from labor/delivery and NICU.
Developed /revise Individual care plans based on patient/family needs.
Assisted with the coordination, planning, and implementing of our unit's relocation from Orlando Regional Medical Center to Arnold Palmer Hospital.
Assisted as needed with the NICU, Pediatrics, and the Mother/Baby Unit.
Served as a member of the Budget Committee, Developmental Committee, and the Unit Nursing Council for NECU and NICU.
Served as the chairman of our Unit Nursing Council.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal patient.
Charge nurse in Extended Care Nursery. Oversaw average of 15 patients per shift.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Clinical Nurse Level Three Team Leader, 01/1982
to 05/1986 La Crosse Lutheran Hospital – Lacrosse,
WI
Worked in a 39 bed general surgical unit that included specialties in ostomies, gastric surgeries, and vascular surgeries.
Assessed the needs of individual surgical patients post-operation.
Developed patients' plans of care.
Served as a team leader, charge nurse, resource person, and preceptor.
Assisted as a float nurse in the Post-Partum Unit, Newborn Nursery, Pediatric, Acute Surgical Patient Staff Advocate, and Primary Care.
Served as the Chairman of the Ten Hour Day Staffing.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Oversaw and managed 15 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Education
Associates Degree: Nursing,
1981 Rochester Community College - Rochester,
MN Nursing
Incomplete: 1977-1979 College of St. Catherine - Minneapolis,
MN
Bachelor of Science: nursing,
Current Grand Canyon University - Phoenix,
AZ
Certifications
Low Risk Neonatal Nursing National Certification Neonatal Resuscitation Program
