Carleen Birchette
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience in Neonatal care at Poudre Valley Hospital. Proven ability in clinical judgment and compassionate care, effectively managing high-risk deliveries within scope of practice and training new staff. Skilled in utilizing EPIC for precise documentation and promoting safety through adherence to infection control protocols and unit policies. Competent and regularly fill Relief Charge position.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Poudre Valley Hospital
09.1993 - Current
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, and medications.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better care management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Attendance at high risk deliveries.
- Relief Charge Nurse, coordination of patient care and staffing in a 32 bed level III NICU
- Preceptor, onboarding and training new hires.
- Tiny Baby Team Member
- Attendance of Staff and Unit Based Council meetings
RN Floor Nurse, Pediatrics/Pediatric ICU
Denver General Hospital
12.1990 - 09.1993
- Charted nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better care management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
CO12-1990
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Attendance of high risk deliveries
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Certification
CRP
NRP
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Poudre Valley Hospital
09.1993 - Current
RN Floor Nurse, Pediatrics/Pediatric ICU
Denver General Hospital
12.1990 - 09.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
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