Annaliese Lounsbury
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering necessary treatments. Experienced in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of neonates and infants in the NICU, including vital signs, growth measurements, and other health indicators.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans for neonatal patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to premature infants, including administering medications and intravenous fluids.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for NICU patients, ensuring a smooth transition to home or follow-up care settings.
- Managed emergency situations such as resuscitation efforts and code blue events in the NICU.
- Educated families on infant care techniques and post-discharge support services available in the community.
- Conducted daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams to discuss patient progress and plan interventions accordingly.
- Monitored babies' weight gain and loss, breathing patterns, temperature regulation, blood pressure levels., reporting any significant changes immediately to medical staff members.
- Developed relationships with families of NICU patients by providing emotional support during their stay at the hospital.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments provided to each patient according to established procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored response of baby's condition appropriately.
- Oversaw ventilator management for critically ill newborns requiring mechanical ventilation support.
- Ensured that all equipment used was functioning properly before use on each patient.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary team members regarding complex cases involving multiple specialties.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while providing direct patient care within the unit.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY06-2020
Skills
- Medical/clinical assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Customer service skills
- Patient education
- Medication administration
Certification
- RN- NYS license # 965629 exp. 10/31/2027
- RN- VA (compact/multi-state license) # 0001319024 exp. 10/31/2026
- BLS
- STABLE certified
- NRP certified
- Handle with care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At New Paltz