Christina Carter
Mount Carmel,IL
Summary
I am a self-motivated, compassionate registered nurse specializing in care of the newborn infant with attention to detail, communication among coworkers, physicians, and other departments being top priority for the best patient care outcomes and experiences for families. I have a dedicated work history to my current career and former positions that I have held. I have a willingness to help others as a team or work independently.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Newborn Procedure Room
Deaconess Women's Hospital
Newburgh, IN
09.2014 - Current
- Assessment and evaluation of newborns at cesarean sections following delivery, obtain footprints, administer medications, and assist mothers with breastfeeding. Monitor newborns that are in the newborn procedure room. Documentation of all assessments, procedures, and communications to physicians.
- Monitor infants post-PPV administration at delivery, for signs of respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, cardiac concerns, and any other abnormal findings or concerns and obtain further orders or consult requests to the NICU from physician.
- Assist physicians with circumcisions and other procedures that may be required for newborns, such as extra digit removal, frenectomies, or sutures, if necessary for the infant.
- Notify the appropriate physician of all deliveries attended.
- Maintain patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines. Treat all patients and families respectfully.
- Place orders received from physicians and notify proper department to complete physician orders. Notify physician of results of any tests performed.
- Perform car seat studies for late preterm infants, bathe infants, hearing screens, transcutaneous bilirubin screening, and conduct CCHD screenings.
- Monitor SGA/LGA/GDM/LPT infants and treat with glucose gel and supplementation as needed.
- Comfort families who experience a loss and provide appropriate infant care and resources for the family.
- Communicate with coworkers and other departments regarding possible deliveries or patient status changes. Provide end of shift report.
NICU Clerical Associate
The Women's Hospital
Newburgh, IN
10.2005 - 09.2014
- Greet families, and inform them of the visitation policy and rules of the NICU. Set up NICVIEW webcams for families. Make arrangements for parent rooms, as needed.
- Answer phones, and make phone calls to appropriate departments or physicians as needed regarding patient care and discharge. Set up home medical equipment delivery.
- Enter orders for patients as physicians write them, fax them to the appropriate departments, and take the chart and a copy of the orders to the bedside RN.
- Update the census sheets, the nightly weight sheet, and communicate census updates to security.
- Order and stock supplies for the unit. Stock linens for the unit as needed. Assist with getting the necessary equipment needed for new admissions or bed changes.
- Glucometer QC checks are performed daily, and daily charges for each infant are entered after midnight.
Filter Assembly
Champion Laboratories
West Salem And Albion, IL
11.1992 - 07.2004
- Assembly line work in various positions, making oil filters and filter parts for the automotive industry.
- Quality testing on filters to ensure they are free from defects or leaks.
- Cleaning paint booths and pleater ovens weekly to assure optimum performance of the equipment.
Fast Food Worker
Hardee's and McDonald's restaurants
Mount Carmel, IL
03.1989 - 01.1993
- Taking and filling customer orders and collecting payment and providing appropriate change.
- Cooking and serving food to order.
- Cleaning counters, floors, restrooms and all equipment as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wabash Valley College
Mount Carmel05-2014
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Setting up referrals
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient monitoring
- SBAR communication
- Cesarean section preparation
- Reporting and documentation
- Vaccine administration
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR / EHR
- Patient care planning
- Emotional awareness for families
- Hearing screenings, CCHD Screenings
- Newborn education
- Newborn care
- Family education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Getting appropriate supplies for deliveries
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Newborn Procedure Room
Deaconess Women's Hospital
09.2014 - Current
NICU Clerical Associate
The Women's Hospital
10.2005 - 09.2014
Filter Assembly
Champion Laboratories
11.1992 - 07.2004
Fast Food Worker
Hardee's and McDonald's restaurants
03.1989 - 01.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wabash Valley College
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