Autumn Edwards
Houston
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in neonatal intensive care, notably at The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Excelled in ventilator management and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing patient care. Proven track record in mentoring staff and improving patient outcomes through innovative care plans and empathetic family support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
Travel Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessment data, fostering consistent progress towards health goals for each infant.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures such as intubation or umbilical line placement, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans, resulting in better overall care.
Travel Registered Nurse
El Paso Children's Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Mentored new nursing staff members in NICU protocols and best practices, promoting a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans, resulting in better overall care.
- Offered lactation support and education to mothers with infants in the NICU, promoting successful breastfeeding practices despite challenging circumstances.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers and social workers, facilitating smooth transitions from hospital to home environments for patients and families alike.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Mentored new nursing staff members in NICU protocols and best practices, promoting a supportive work environment.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures such as intubation or umbilical line placement, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Served as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring their unique needs were met throughout the course of treatment.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided psychosocial support to families experiencing distress related to their infants'' critical health conditions, strengthening familial coping mechanisms during difficult times.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions for premature infants requiring ventilatory support, contributing to successful weaning.
- Ensured adherence to strict infection control practices, reducing incidences of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS12-2018
Skills
- Central line care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Honest and dependable
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
04.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
04.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
El Paso Children's Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
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