Amy Ryan
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience in neonatal intensive care from Univeristy Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent's Southside, specializing in premature infant care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Committed to working with healthcare teams to deliver high-level service and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
St Vincents Southside
4201 Belfort Road
12.1997 - Current
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved NICU's operational efficiency, organizing supplies and equipment to ensure availability and readiness.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Neonatal critical care units.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Jacksonville
655 W Eighth St, Jacksonville Fl 32209
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Community College of Jacksonville
11901 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 3224605.1992
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Endotracheal tube care
- Umbilical Line Care
- Central Line Maintenance
- Fluid Balance Monitoring
- Neonatal assessment
- Patient care planning
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Discharge Planning
- Family Education
- Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Emotional Support
Certification
Low Risk Neonatal Nursing, NCC National Certification Corporation - Dec 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
St Vincents Southside
12.1997 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Jacksonville
01.1993 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Community College of Jacksonville