Chelsea Gardner, RNC-NIC, BSN, RN
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive multidisciplinary experience. Uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to educate patients and caregivers, effectively communicates patient changes with physician team, and advocates for exceptional patient care. Looking to expand nursing practice into a Care Management Position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sunrise Children's Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill neonates.
- Educated families on infant care techniques and discharge instructions to promote successful transition home.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of care in NICU.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to manage complex cases, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and families.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
Travel RN, NICU
Aya Healthcare
Long Beach, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Administered complex neonatal care, ensuring optimal health outcomes for critically ill infants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to detect changes in patient condition promptly.
- Educated families on NICU procedures and infant care, fostering trust and support during critical times.
- Enhanced family satisfaction with empathetic communication and thorough education on infant care.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessment data, fostering consistent progress towards health goals for each infant.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients in a Level 4 NICU.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Provided high level of quality care for patients in 90 bed NICU.
Blood Bank Registered Nurse
LifeStream Blood Bank
San Bernardino, CA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed and collected prescribed therapeutic blood draws for patients with chronic blood related disease processes.
- Supervised Staff and Donors during blood drives and events.
- Collected blood products from Patients and Donors for Community Distribution.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Premier Medical Staffing Services
Willits, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
Riverside, CA
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Established hospice care services for elderly, pediatric, and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Reche Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Colton, CA
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to facility, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2016
Skills
- Collaborates with Care Team
- Patient Centered Care
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Caregiver and Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment and Care Plan Charting
- Compassionate and Caring
- EPIC charting
- Meditech charting
Certification
- NV Board of Registered Nursing- RN License #884140, Expires 01/10/2027
- CA Board of Registered Nursing- RN License #95112387, Expires 02/29/2026
- RNC-NIC- Expires 09/15/2027
- CPR/BLS- Expires 02/28/2027
- NRP- Expires 11/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sunrise Children's Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Travel RN, NICU
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - 05.2025
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2025
Blood Bank Registered Nurse
LifeStream Blood Bank
10.2021 - 02.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Premier Medical Staffing Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
03.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Reche Canyon Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College