Anita Combs
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Talented professional brings strong background in critical care to the neonate population. Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Caring in partnering with loved ones and support staff to deliver exceptional care to each patient.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Ascension St Vincents Southside
Jacksonville, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive patient care to the neonatal population in the Neonatal ICU. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and conducting procedures.
- Perform daily assessments of premature infants and document findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Implement evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure quality of care standards are met or exceeded.
- Demonstrate safe handling techniques when transferring fragile neonates from bed to transport equipment or incubators.
- Identify potential risk factors that could affect a baby's health outcome and develop strategies for prevention or management.
Charge Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Ascension St Vincents Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
09.1987 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the Neonatal ICU, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures when treating high risk babies.
- Assisted physicians with medical assessments and treatments of critically ill infants.
- Administered lifesaving medications such as surfactant therapy or total parenteral nutrition.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their baby's condition during NICU stay.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension St Vincents Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
06.1986 - 09.1987
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-1986
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Emotional Support
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Ascension St Vincents Southside
04.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Ascension St Vincents Riverside
09.1987 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension St Vincents Riverside
06.1986 - 09.1987
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE
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