Pediatric registered nurse with extensive experience in intensive care and acute care settings within a large medical center. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Strong collaborator and advocate for the pediatric population.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse: Pediatric ICU
UMass Memorial Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Pediatric ICU- May 2023-current
10 bed pediatric ICU within in a level 1 trauma center. Caring for 1-2 critically ill pediatric patients between the age of 0-22. Monitored patients' vitals, telemetry, neurological status, and hemodynamics; managed ventilators and cardiac monitors; administered IV medications and titrated IV drips; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams while providing empathetic support to families and patients.
Facilitated smooth patient flow and transitions throughout hospital as charge RN; supported RNs on unit and collaborated with nurse manager and nursing supervisor.
Pediatric Acute Care Floor- March 2020-May 2023
Adult Acute Care Medical Surgical- August 2018-March 2020
MASSTART Nurse Consultant
Boston Children's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Coordinated with school nurses and families to assess health-related needs and develop Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP) and Emergency Plans (EP) for students with complex medical needs, providing comprehensive support for their health challenges.
Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics
Worcester State University
01.2023 - Current
Direct, manage, and evaluate student learning during clinical experiences at local hospitals
Facilitate the development of students’ nursing skills (medication administration, IV therapy, assessment, appropriate interventions), standards of practice and clinical reasoning skills.
Patient Care Attendant
UMass Memorial Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2018
Takes, records and interprets vital signs; assists with patients admissions, transfers and discharge procedures; performs EKGs, patient hygiene care and point of care testing according to hospital standards; assist patients in activities of daily living; support nursing staff in other tasks as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Worcester State University
Worcester
05-2018
Skills
Pediatric critical care
Patient head to toe assessments
Medication and IV administration
Telemetry monitoring
Infection control measures
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
EPIC documentation
Professional bedside manner
Certification
Registered Nurse, MA Board of Nursing #RN2325493
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Exp. May 2027