AMIE DEEGAN
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader committed to evidence-based practice and quality improvement practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2014 - Current
- Displays strong critical thinking skills, performs comprehensive assessments and initiates appropriate interventions and therapies while caring for neonates.
- Charge RN responsible for being a leader to staff, coordinating patient transfers and discharges, facilitating patient assignments, updating nursing standards, completing weekly chart audits and enhancing teamwork life in the NICU.
- Unit Council Co-Chair RN responsible for improving quality and safety of patient care, while empowering NICU nurses to use clinical knowledge and expertise to identify, develop, direct, educate and sustain professional practice in the NICU.
- Preceptor training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- NICU Skin Star Champion who seeks to prevent skin-related issues in neonates. This is achieved by completing extensive patient assessments, quarterly NDNQI surveys and monthly audits, in addition to preparing educational materials to nursing staff.
- PIV expert and PICC line resource promoting a safe working environment by adhering to infection control (CLABSI) policies.
- Mentor and supervise junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Registered Nurse - Neonatal/Pediatric Intensive Care Float
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
03.2009 - 10.2014
- Provided patient care to critically ill or injured infants, children and teenagers who need advanced treatments and constant monitoring.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes by identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing evidence-based best practices.
- Collaborated with families, physicians and other healthcare officials on patient care and recovery.
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
12.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided developmentally appropriate care to premature infants and critically ill infants.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, IA01.2008
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Process Improvements
Certification
- Registered Nurse in State of Iowa
- Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E Program & Cardiac Module
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
- UIHC Professional Recognition Program (PRP) Silver award
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse - Neonatal/Pediatric Intensive Care Float
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
03.2009 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
12.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mount Mercy College
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