Bliss Scheefer
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in level II neonatal intensive care with commitment to high standards and results-driven care. Strong background in providing critical support to newborns and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication in fast-paced environments. Integrates into multiple team dynamics across women's services department - transition and NICU.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II NICU Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
HCA Healthcare West Houston
10.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify subtle changes in neonates' conditions that may indicate potential issues or complications and adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Assisted with neonatal intubation for surfactant delivery, lumbar punctures, and UVC placement, including sterile setup, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize neonatal care and recovery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes for effective continuity of care.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers through education and guidance on lactation techniques, increasing successful breastfeeding rates among NICU patients.
- Prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care while working as a team to maintain patient stability.
- Mentored new NICU nurses, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Floated to the transition unit to assist with receiving and stabilizing newborns, including monitoring vital signs, thermoregulation, and early assessments.
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
HCA Healthcare West Houston
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during the labor and delivery process.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing and implementing personalized care plans for laboring patients.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patients, and attending to baby after birth.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth whenever possible.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures such as epidural placements, cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum-assisted births.
- Mentored new nurses joining the labor and delivery team, sharing expertise and best practices to improve overall patient care within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2021
Skills
- Newborn assessment and care
- Oxygen Therapy & Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP, nasal cannula)
- Emotional support
- Feeding Support (NG/OG tubes, bottle, breastfeeding assistance)
- IV insertion, Medication administration
- Arterial sticks, venipuncture, and capillary blood draws for neonatal lab testing
- Feeding support
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Daisy Award Nominee x 2
- Care Champion of the Month x 4
- Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E Certification
Timeline
Level II NICU Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
HCA Healthcare West Houston
10.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
HCA Healthcare West Houston
07.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University