Caroline Day
NICU RN
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse committed to working with healthcare teams to deliver high-level service and support. Dedicated professional with more than 5 years of experience in a level 3 NICU. Resourceful educator committed to increasing patient knowledge and wellbeing. Excellent track record of mentoring team members as a primary preceptor and relief charge nurse while delivering high quality compassionate care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse NICU
Medical City Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Evaluate and oversee patients in the NICU and report to supervisor and NNP any changes of condition or significant clinical findings
- Manage patients with oxygen therapy including High frequency oscillatory ventilation, endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and nasal cannula
- Manage patients with cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, intravenous infusions and drips, medication administration, PICC, Arterial and UAC/UVC
- Works as member of the interdisciplinary team consisting of neonatologist, neonatal nurse practitioner, respiratory therapist, physical and speech therapy, dietician, and social work in order to provide high quality patient centered care
- Serving in a leadership role as a relief charge nurse
- Primary preceptor training new graduates and new hires while delivering high quality patient care.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Registered Nurse
Transplant, Methodist Health System
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Cared for at-risk patient population providing high quality, compassionate care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
01.2016
Certificate: Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Southern Methodist University
2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art History
Dallas Nursing Institute
2007
Skills
- Thorough understanding of assessing patients to recognize suitable nursing interventions Well-versed in administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Solid track record of providing exceptional patient care
- Highly organized
- Exceptional Communication skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
Certification
BLS
NRP
CARDIAC STABLE
NRP Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse NICU
Medical City Lewisville
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Transplant, Methodist Health System
02.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Certificate: Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art History
Dallas Nursing Institute
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