Christine Kane
Daphne,AL
Summary
Specializing in neonatal intensive care for greater than twelve years. Providing specific care to critically ill premature and full term infants and managing complex medication and treatment regimens. Desires to utilize expertise and education to improve the health and well-being of infants in a new setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II, Staff
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Provided care for one to two infants in a 40 bed Level IV NICU utilizing the EPIC charting system
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse III, Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised and assisted approximately 10-20 registered nurses, patient care technicians, and secretaries on a 47 bed neonatal intensive care unit.
- Attended all caesarean section and critical deliveries to provide resuscitation along with a respiratory therapist and neonatologist.
- Assigned staff to patient care roles as deemed appropriate.
- Provided bedside care to preterm and critically ill full term infants.
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Highland Hospital
Oakland, California, United States
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked in an 8 bed NICU, level II, utilizing Sorian charting system in a limited capacity
- Attend deliveries of premature and full term neonates and provide resuscitation as necessary.
- Admit infants to the unit, obtaining required lab work, performing assessments, assisting in invasive line placement as needed, participating in the resuscitation team, documenting all cares.
- Providing teaching to parents on areas such as breast feeding, infant care, safe sleep, and discharge instructions.
- Following protocols for hypoglycemic infants and managing blood glucose levels with IV fluids and feeds.
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Grady Memorial Hospital
800 Jesse Hill Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Utilized EPIC for charting assessments, cares, education and medication administration.
- Discussed and planned with the MD/NNP and other staff members to meet the needs of each patient both during shift rounds and as needed.
- Attended deliveries and provided resuscitation of premature and full term infants.
- Completed admissions into the NICU after deliveries, transfers, or transports from outlying facilities.
- Identified and taught parents educational needs and promoted safe infant care upon discharge.
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rites
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Monitored NICU patients in a 35 bed surgical unit, provided progress reports and administered physician ordered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly and subcutaneously.
- Provided counseling and recommendations to patients and families regarding specific medical issues and proper care methods, including discharge teaching.
- Worked closely with the health care team for the improvement of proper care to patient and their family members.
- Monitored infants with EVD's for changes in intercranial pressure changes and signs of infections.
- Conducted mandated hearing screenings, PKU's, ordered laboratories, car seat tests, and other discharge screenings as ordered.
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked in a Level III, 46 bed unit, teaching hospital performing the diagnosis, treatment, and intensive care of infants in the first few months of life.
- Assessed parents and families psychosocial status and implements an appropriate plan of care.
- Implements physician orders for all assigned patients safely and properly administered medications.
- Collected specimens ensuring correct labeling.
- Maintained responsibility for the direct patient care of complex patients in the NICU environment.
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
St. Johns Mercy Hospital
615 New Ballas S. Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Primarily provided care for level II neonates in a 100 bed non teaching NICU.
- Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation of the neonate.
- Maintained equipment, monitored closely for infections or any status change, provided support and education to the parents and family members.
- Established goals for each patient and provided developmentally appropriate care to reach those goals.
- Discussed and planned with the MD/NNP and other staff to meet the needs of each patient.
Certified Registered Nurse. Full time until 11/15, then PRN
Children's and Women's Hospital
1700 Center Street, Mobile, AL 36604
05.2008 - 09.2017
- Assisted in the management of complex respiratory care including HFO/NO/HFJV/,ventilators, nasal CPAP, bubble CPAP, high flow oxygen, air NC's and tracheostomies.
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill infants both extremely preterm (21 weeks gestation and onward) and full-term in a 100+ bed unit in a teaching hospital.
- Administered blood and blood products
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized paper documentation prior to beginning Cribnotes electronic documentation.
- Provide nutrition through PICC, central lines, OG/NG feeding tubes, and g-tubes.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
09.2004 - 05.2008
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Registered Nurse, CCU
University Of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2003 - 07.2004
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and cardiothorasic procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Catharine College
05.2003
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY. 4270106.1998
Skills
- National Neonatal Nurse certification since April, 2010
- Current BLS certification
- Current NRP certification
- STABLE certification
- 12 1/2 years as a Neonatal nurse
- 4 years as a RN in SICU/CCU
- 5 yrs as a LPN in medical-surgical nursing
Additional Information
REFERENCES:
MA Karen Endaya, RN, RNC-NIC
Charge Nurse, Transport (at GSH)
Bass Float Team (at LPCH)
4630 Westwood Avenue
Fremont, CA . 94536
mendaya@stanfordchildrens.org
510-709-8067
Ashley Hamm, RN, MSN, RNC-NIC
Educator, Good Samaritan Hospital
32054 Arya Ct.
Union City, CA . 94587
RNAshley17@hotmail.com
314-803-4005
Christina Murray, RN
Charge Nurse
449 Coyote Creek Circle
San Jose, CA. 95116
christinacarr25@yahoo.com
843-697-8002
Marivic Realista, RN
1553 Carl Avenue
Milpitas, CA.
kiramrealista1@att.net
251-786-3867
Jennifer McDonald, RN
Charge Nurse, GSH
15 Bayview Avenue
Los Gatos, CA. 95030
jenmcdrn@gmail.com
704-502-3932
Timeline
Registered Nurse II, Staff
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse III, Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Highland Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rites
08.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2016
Certified Registered Nurse (travel position)
St. Johns Mercy Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2016
Certified Registered Nurse. Full time until 11/15, then PRN
Children's and Women's Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2004 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse, CCU
University Of Louisville Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Catharine College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
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