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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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