Christine Ryerson
Regisitered Nurse, BSN, RNC
Corte Madera,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Skilled in neonatal resuscitation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education, consistently enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows and improved overall patient outcomes.
- Administered critical care to neonates, monitoring vital signs and responding to emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated families on neonatal health, fostering understanding and support for care decisions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance in clinical skills and patient management.
- Actively participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay informed on current best practices related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment, ensuring all medical needs were met promptly.
- Educated new parents on infant care techniques such as feeding, bathing, and safe sleep practices, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through diligent equipment checks and consistent adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication between medical staff and parents.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for premature infants, improving their overall health outcomes.
- Utilized advanced technology and equipment to monitor critically ill neonates, ensuring accuracy in data collection and interpretation.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit to minimize risks of illness transmission among vulnerable newborns.
- Assisted with high-risk deliveries by providing immediate neonatal assessment and intervention if needed, ensuring optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Performed regular developmental assessments on neonates, implementing interventions as needed to promote optimal growth and development.
- Reduced complications in neonates by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Performed life-saving procedures such as intubations and resuscitations on critically ill neonates when necessary, stabilizing their conditions for further treatment.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition promptly and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow nurses through effective teamwork and collaboration, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonates.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University
San Rafael, CA12-2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2000
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Nursing documentation
- Endotracheal tube care
- Umbilical line care
- Central line care
- Developmental care
- Feeding assistance
- Parenteral nutrition
- Family support
- Discharge planning
- Phototherapy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Premature care
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Ventilator management
- Emotional support
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nutritional support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Blood transfusion administration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Task and work prioritization
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Emergency interventions
- Patient monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- IV setup
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to hundreds of patients in critical care environment.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation
- Certified Registered Nurse in Neonatal ICU (RNC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of California, Davis