Abigail Windhausen
Waterville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Staff RN with extensive NICU experience at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital and St. Joesph's Health. Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and provide compassionate care while educating families. Skilled in charge nursing and breastfeeding support, with a strong focus on enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and individualized care plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN, NICU
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse, New York
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for infants.
- Provided emotional support to families in high-stress situations.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
Rn NICU
St. Joseph's Health Hospital
Syracuse, NY
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Monitored and assessed the vital signs and clinical status of neonates, promptly responding to changes in condition.
- Delivered compassionate and specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates in a NICU environment.
- Educated and supported families of NICU patients, fostering effective communication and providing resources for understanding their child's care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing NICU workflows.
- Assisted in the management of respiratory support and other complex medical interventions for neonatal patients.
CNA orthopedic
Hamilton Orthopedics
Hamilton
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with orthopedic specialists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on the importance of adhering to prescribed recovery protocols and physical therapy routines.
Education
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2022
Associates - Science of Nursing
Suny Morrisville
Morrisville12.2020
Skills
- Charge nurse trained
- Primary preceptor
- Experience attending deliveries
- Chair of Unit Practice Committee
- Breastfeeding support
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor Certified
- BLS Certified
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel RN, NICU
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Rn NICU
St. Joseph's Health Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2025
CNA orthopedic
Hamilton Orthopedics
08.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associates - Science of Nursing
Suny Morrisville