Danelle Horst
Summerset,SD
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Adept at providing critical care and support to newborns and their families, with strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal health outcomes. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Proficient in advanced neonatal procedures, patient assessment, and family education. Known for empathy, precision, and consistent delivery of high standards in care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Monument Health Raid City Hospital
08.2002 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans for neonates with complex medical conditions, working closely with families and healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery within the NICU setting.
- Contributed to policy development within the NICU department, establishing guidelines for best practices in neonatal care management.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on newborns, identifying potential health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, cultivating future generations of clinicians dedicated to excellence in neonatal care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, providing input on patient care decisions and advocating for the needs of neonates and their families.
- Participated in transports of both in-coming and out-going neonates.
Registered Nurse
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
06.1996 - 08.2002
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Participated in neonatal transport team of both in-bound and out-bound neonates.
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDSkills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Family-centered care
- Neonatal stabilization
- Neonatal transport
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Sound judgment
- Experienced preceptor
- Teamwork
Certification
- Certified NRP Instructor, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital - Present
- CPR Certified, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital - Present
- NRP Certified, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital - Present
- PALS Certified, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital - Present
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Monument Health Raid City Hospital
08.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
06.1996 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University