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Cathleen Dickinson RN BSN RNC NIC

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Board-certified NICU Registered Nurse (RN, BSN, RNC-NIC) with nearly four decades of experience in Level II–IV neonatal intensive care units... RN with extensive NICU experience at St Johns Health Center. Proven ability to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill newborns in both permanent and travel roles. Experienced in clinical advisory work, staff education, and IV product training. Committed to excellence in patient outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Staff Nurse NICU-Level III

St Johns Health Center
07.1996 - Current
    • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
    • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
    • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

Nurse Registry RN NICU

StarMed, Clinishare , Procare One
05.1989 - 03.2000
  • Filled temporary staffing needs in Level II and III NICUs across Los Angeles
  • - Delivered high-quality neonatal care in diverse hospital settings
  • - Maintained flexibility and professionalism while adapting to varied protocols

RN Clinical Nurse Associate Advisor

Johnson &Johnson Pharmaceutical R&D
01.1997 - 12.1997
    • Identified and reported issues that negatively impacted customer experience.
    • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations..
    • Remained knowledgeable about Protective IV catheters while becoming subject matter expert in key areas.

Registered Nurse NICU (TRAVELER)

Star Travel Agency
06.1988 - 03.1989

Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Los Angeles, California

Humana Health Hospital, Tampa Florida

Kapiolani Womans Medical Center , Honolulu, Hawaii

Delivered neonatal care in Level II and III NICUs during short-term travel assignments

-Adapted quickly to new teams and protocols while maintaining high standards of care

  • Provided high level of quality care for neonatal patients in Level III-IV NICU units.
  • Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.

RN-NICU

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
06.1986 - 06.1988

Provided intensive care to the most critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU

- Gained foundational experience in neonatal resuscitation, ventilation, and advanced IV therapy

- Collaborated with leading pediatric specialists in a high-acuity academic hospital

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
1986

Skills

    - Neonatal intensive care (Level II–IV) - Clinical documentation and EHR systems

    - IV therapy and neonatal pharmacology - CPR, ACLS, and NRP certified

    - Ventilator and respiratory support - Staff mentoring and in-service training

    -Patient and family education

Timeline

RN Clinical Nurse Associate Advisor

Johnson &Johnson Pharmaceutical R&D
01.1997 - 12.1997

RN Staff Nurse NICU-Level III

St Johns Health Center
07.1996 - Current

Nurse Registry RN NICU

StarMed, Clinishare , Procare One
05.1989 - 03.2000

Registered Nurse NICU (TRAVELER)

Star Travel Agency
06.1988 - 03.1989

RN-NICU

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
06.1986 - 06.1988

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University