Ahreyanna Perkins

• Provided safe level 1 critical care nursing care to pediatric patients ages
• Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and providing emotional support during difficult situations.
• Reduced complications from invasive procedures through diligent monitoring and immediate intervention, when prompted.
• Demonstrated proper safety techniques in medication administration, verification processes, and timely documentation updates.
• Contributed to a positive workplace by providing assistance and support to colleagues in need.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by skillfully assessing, diagnosing, and treating critically ill pediatric patients.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care tailored to individual needs.
• Demonstrated adaptability by floating to other departments when needed to provide coverage for staff shortages or increased acuity levels. (i.e PCICU)
• Provided targeted care and treatment to post surgical patients while monitoring for possible complications.
• Assessed, documented, and elevated changes in patient's condition.
• Competently skilled in post surgical neurology (craniotomies, tumor removals, strokes etc.), trach/vent, ett, proper pain management via protocol, vasopressor's(Epinephrine,Norepinephrine, Nicardipine) titration of controlled medication(propofol, Dexmedetomidine, versed, morphine, Dilaudid, etc.), patient admission, DKA, post operative spinal fusion, ART lines, CVP.
• Proving safe, quality care while utilizing unit protocols when prompted or required.

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Provided targeted care and treatment to pre, intra, and post op patients.
• Provided individualized care to cardiac, neurological, surgical, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and end of life patients based on personalized plan of care.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition promptly and initiating appropriate interventions or escalating measures.
• Educated new parents on infant care techniques such as feeding, bathing, and safe sleep practices, promoting healthy growth , inclusion within care, and development.
• Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, developing rapport and open communication between the nurse and parents.
• Implemented infection control measures within the unit to minimize risks of infection transmission among vulnerable neonates/pediatric patients.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Managed time effectively while caring for 1-4 patients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment, ensuring all medical needs were met promptly.
• Proficiently skilled in Tracheostomies, colostomies/ileostomies, ART/Midlines, PICC's, ETT/Ventilators, NIRS.
• Maintained education and competency requirements according to NRP and NICU RN role guideline; in conjunction to building PICU RN experience.

• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
• Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
• Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
• · Attended 15 or more emergency and protocol deliveries (C-section and Vaginal)
• Observed surgical procedures closely, gaining insight into pre-and post-operative care protocols for successful outcomes.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.