Abigail Rust
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable and passionate NICU nurse with strong communication skills eager to secure a full-time position in a Level III unit that provides professional and education growth. Excellent track record of providing care to ELBW micro-preemies and their families from admission to discharge. A dedicated individual to patient advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - NICU
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2019 - Current
- Provide targeted care and treatment to neonates at Level I, II, and III of acuity.
- Assist with complex medical procedures such as; intubation, umbilical line placement, circumcisions, and chest tube placement under physician supervision.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians and providers to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Advocate for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
- Attend deliveries to provide NRP per guidelines of the 8th edition, including Golden Hour team involvement.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Health Systems, CHS
Lutheran Campus, Fort Wayne, IN
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery after medical and surgical procedures.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Applied effective time management to 4-6:1 ratio of patient:nurse assignment, completing all tasks on time and with great competency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2017
Skills
- Neonatal assessment
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Patient Advocacy
- Nursing Documentation
- Breastfeeding support
- Developmental care
- Endotracheal, Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy tube care
- Umbilical Line Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse - NICU
Parkview Health
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Health Systems, CHS
05.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne