I am a registered nurse with over 3 years of experience, including nearly 2 years in this NICU and 1 year in pediatric/infant complex care. I bring strong clinical expertise in caring for critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support, complex feeding management, and continuous monitoring. I consistently demonstrate effective clinical judgment, early recognition, and collaboration in high-risk care environments. I am seeking to continue my growth in a high-acuity NICU role within the organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Blank Children's Hospital - NICU
Des Moines, IA
05.2024 - Current
Provide comprehensive care to premature and critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU, coordinating complex, family-centered care plans.
Manage high-acuity patients requiring intubation, ventilator support, multiple central lines, IV drips, and high-risk medication administration with strict adherence to safety protocols.
Deliver specialized care for neonates receiving inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), post-operative management, and therapeutic hypothermia, including safe cooling and rewarming protocols.
Perform rapid assessment and initiate timely, effective interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients and support optimal outcomes.
Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot advanced neonatal equipment to ensure continuous, safe critical care.
Educate and support families regarding patient status, care plans, and admission/discharge processes, promoting informed participation in care.
Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to support high-level clinical decision-making.
Registered Nurse
ChildServe
Johnston, IA
03.2023 - 05.2024
Delivered nursing care to post-NICU infants requiring advanced life-sustaining technologies, including tracheostomies and enteral feeding devices (G-tube, G/J-tube).
Performed comprehensive airway management, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, and emergency airway interventions.
Managed complex medication regimens and continuous tube feedings while closely monitoring for signs of respiratory distress, infection, or any changes in status.
Conducted detailed head-to-toe and developmental assessments, identifying subtle changes in infant status and initiating timely interventions.
Collaborated with respiratory therapy and other members of the care team to implement individualized care plans.
Played a key role in NICU-to-home transition, providing intensive caregiver education on ventilator management, trach care, feeding devices, and emergency response.