Allison DiCamillo
Aston,PA
Summary
Compassionate NICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Crozer Chester Medical Center, excelling in neonatal resuscitation and family-centered care. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous ventilator management and strong teamwork. Committed to fostering supportive environments for families and mentoring new nurses in high-stakes settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA
01.1989 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Managed HFOV settings and INO therapy monitoring patients closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Anticipated potential complications related to prematurity or critical illness by staying current on industry best practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and diligent hand hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with social workers and case managers to address patients'' psychosocial needs and facilitate smooth transitions to home or step-down care settings.
- Mentored new nurses in the NICU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
- Attended deliveries both high risk and low risk at gestational levels from 23 weeks and above utilizing current NRP practices.
- Managed patients with NAS utilizing the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring system and eat, sleep console systems to facilitate a smooth and supportive transition to home.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PASkills
- Central line care
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- NRP certification expires February 2027
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion
- Peripherally inserted central catheter care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Oxygen therapy
- Reliable and responsible
- Clinical judgment
- BLS RQI expires September 2025
References
•Jennifer Eden- Nurse Manager (484)574-4593; Edenje@mlhs.org 9/2021-6/2023
•Sue Harrsch- Nurse Practitioner (610)883-2089
Sharrsch15@gmail.com
•Susan D’Aversa-RN (610)368-6571;
Susandaverrsa@yahoo.com
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
01.1989 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College