Bianca VanWinkle
Grand Junction,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with progressive career history spanning medical-surgical and neonatal intensive care nursing, as well as pediatric and well baby experience. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and respectful attitude. Excellent track record of mentoring new team members and volunteering to take on new leadership opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
St Mary's Medical Center - SCL Health
Grand Junction, CO
10.2018 - Current
- Provides excellent quality care for infants experiencing a variety of healthcare needs such as respiratory support (low/high flow cannulas, bubble CPAP, NIPPV, ventilator, and oscillator), blood glucose management, post operative surgical care, and specialized care for the premature infant.
- Evaluates healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Communicates with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Orients and mentors new graduates and senior specialty nursing students to the NICU
- Acts as a charge nurse on numerous occasions, ensuring the unit was safe based on staffing and patient acuity
- Currently a member of the NICU's unit based professional governance council and was part of re-doing the unit's small baby protocol
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center
Grand Junction, CO
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05.2016
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- RNC-NIC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
St Mary's Medical Center - SCL Health
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University