Cheryl Loughran
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Board certified knowledgeable Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who possesses detailed understanding of principles, methods and procedures. Develops custom treatment plans to assist diagnosis and treatment. Detail-oriented approach to assessing patient need to present problem resolution aims. Calm, understanding clinical expert treating acute medical conditions and during attendance of high risk deliveries.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Baylor Scott and White Health- Advent Health
Killeen, TX
01.2023 - Current
- One of two NNPs providing medical and patient care services to newborns in collaboration with a supervising physician and guidelines for a Level 1 nursery.
- Assessed and evaluated the health of newborns.
- Performed physical examinations, immunizations, and other treatments on newborns.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate and temperature of neonates.
- Developed treatment plans for newborns with medical conditions or chronic illnesses.
- Educated parents about infant nutrition and development needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments provided.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays and ultrasounds when needed.
- Provided emotional support to families of critically ill babies.
- Assisted in resuscitation efforts for newborns who required assistance at birth.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving neonatal patients.
- Ensured that all equipment used during patient care was properly sterilized and maintained.
- Participated in community outreach programs providing education about caring for newborns.
- Provided guidance on parenting skills to new mothers.
- Stabilized and prepared critically ill babies for transport to higher level of care.
Neonatal Nurse Practioner
Baylor Scott and White Health, Scott and White
Temple, TX
06.1992 - Current
- Performed neonatal assessments, evaluated vital signs and monitored patient progress.
- Provided compassionate care to newborns with a range of medical conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate optimal care for infants.
- Maintained accurate records of patient histories, medication administration and test results.
- Monitored patients' response to treatments and reported any changes or concerns to physicians immediately.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on current trends in neonatal nursing care.
- Assisted families in making difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care for their newborns.
- Responded quickly and efficiently during emergency situations involving infants.
- Implemented infection control protocols according to hospital guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between parents, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Educated staff members on proper techniques for handling high-risk newborns.
- Managed daily rounds with attending physicians while providing ongoing updates on infant's condition.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, X-rays, ultrasounds and CT scans when necessary.
- Performed skills required in the care of critically ill newborns such as: intubation, ventilator management, management of inhaled nitric oxide, lumbar puncture, arterial puncture, peripheral arterial line placement, umbilical vessel catheterization, chest tube insertion and removal, venipuncture, and peripherally inserted central lines.
- Instructed new nurses in proper procedures for caring for premature babies or those with special needs.
- Assessed risk factors associated with preterm labor or birth defects prior to delivery.
- Monitored ventilators management to care for newborns and infants.
- Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.
- Managed care for premature babies by administering medication and fluids and recording details on patient charts.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Involved with coordinating and teaching the Neonatal Resuscitation program to the new residents during orientation week.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Coordinator
Baylor Scott and White Health, McLane Children's
Temple, Texas
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided administrative management for a team of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
- Acts as a liaison between the team of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and the Neonatologists, subspecialty providers, and Nursing.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Region One Health, Newborn Center
Memphis, TN
01.1988 - 07.1990
- Assessed and evaluated the health of newborns.
- Provided comprehensive care to premature, ill, or high-risk infants.
- Performed physical examinations, immunizations, and other treatments on newborns.
- Developed treatment plans for newborns with medical conditions or chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays and ultrasounds when needed.
- Provided emotional support to families of critically ill babies.
- Assisted in resuscitation efforts for newborns who required assistance at birth.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving neonatal patients.
- Recognized any changes in the condition of the baby's health status and reported them to the attending physician.
- Identified and treated genetic and pathophysiologic symptoms of common neonatal health disorders.
- Monitored ventilators and incubators to care for newborns and infants.
- Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.
- Interpreted diagnostic lab data and radiographic images to create effective care plan.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Region One Health, Newborn Center
Memphis , TN
05.1986 - 12.1987
- Caring for critically ill premature and term infants, attending high risk deliveries, and precepting new nurses.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Weekend position while attending the Master's program at University of Tennessee, Health Science Center.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
R. E. Thomason General Hospital
El Paso, Texas
05.1985 - 06.1986
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Direct patient care of critically ill newborns
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center, Newborn Center
Memphis, TN
08.1983 - 04.1985
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Performed daily assessments of premature infants and documented findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
R.E Thomason General Hospital
El Paso, TX
06.1982 - 08.1983
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Performed daily assessments of premature infants and documented findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- 1981-1982 Student Nurse Tech in the NICU.
Education
Master of Science - Maternal Health And Neonatal Nursing- NNP
University of Tennessee- Health Science Center
Memphis, TN12-1987
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1982
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Attends high risk deliveries
- Patient Examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Ventilator management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Performs skills needed in the care of a critically ill newborn
- Records Review
- Lab result evaluation
- Nutritional support
- Parent Education
- Discharge Planning
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor
Affiliations
- Married to Paul and together they have six children. We enjoy spending time with them and their families.
- Interests include traveling, sewing, swimming, and volunteering with church and scouting.
Certification
- Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas: APRN license: AP104095; RN 500827- renewal 09/30/2024.
- National Certification Corporation (NCC) certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner since 06/01/1990. Certification expires 03/2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor:
Accomplishments
- Beeram, M., Olvera, R., Loughran, C. et al. Effects of Topical Emollient Therapy on Infants ≤27 weeks gestation. 965. Pediatr Res 43 (Suppl 4), 166 (1998).
- Beeram, Loughran, et al. Umbilical Cord Blood Cultures for the Evaluation of Sepsis, 2000. Presented at the 2000 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting- Poster session.
- Beeram MR, Loughran C, Cipriani C, Govande V . Utilization of umbilical cord blood for the evaluation of group B streptococcal sepsis screening. Clin Pediatr 2012;51:447–53.
- Beeram, Ginther, Olvera, and Loughran. Safety and efficacy of high volume (20ml/kg) vs low volume (15 ml/kg) packed red blood cell transfusions in very low birth weight infants, 2003. Presented at the 2003 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting- Poster session.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Baylor Scott and White Health- Advent Health
01.2023 - Current
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Coordinator
Baylor Scott and White Health, McLane Children's
06.2015 - 09.2016
Neonatal Nurse Practioner
Baylor Scott and White Health, Scott and White
06.1992 - Current
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Region One Health, Newborn Center
01.1988 - 07.1990
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Region One Health, Newborn Center
05.1986 - 12.1987
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
R. E. Thomason General Hospital
05.1985 - 06.1986
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center, Newborn Center
08.1983 - 04.1985
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
R.E Thomason General Hospital
06.1982 - 08.1983
Master of Science - Maternal Health And Neonatal Nursing- NNP
University of Tennessee- Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
- Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas: APRN license: AP104095; RN 500827- renewal 09/30/2024.
- National Certification Corporation (NCC) certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner since 06/01/1990. Certification expires 03/2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor:
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