Deanna A Lyde
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse with the desire to take on new challenges. Seeking opportunities to expand skills and knowledge while facilitating company growth. Providing appropriate care and focus on very young patients. Passionate and kindhearted individual always willing to go extra mile to extend support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, NICU
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Rapid City, SD
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Instructed family members on proper feeding techniques for premature babies using bottles or gavage tubes.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
- 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.
- Reviewed discharge instructions with families prior to discharging an infant from the unit.
NICU RN
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed blood draws and heel-sticks
- Efficient with feeding and syringe pumps
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Leveraged EPIC skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources
Patient Care Technician - NICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Sorted paperwork and answered phone calls to assist with administrative needs.
- Assisted staff nurses with their patients with neonatal feedings
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies in regard to personal and financial data.
- Provided comfort measures such as swaddling, rocking and skin-to-skin contact for newborns.
- Greeted visitors at the NICU entrance, ensuring that they had all necessary paperwork completed prior to entering the unit.
Nursing Student
St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Performed patient head-to-toe assessments
- Performed different procedures such as IVs, vital signs, and injections
- Performed in and out catheter alongside RN
- Developed care plan for patients
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Student Intern
McAllister Elementary School Bryan County Before and After School Program
Richmond Hill, GA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised children between the ages 4 to 10 in indoor and outdoor activities
- Implemented activities to improve social skill development, teamwork and sharing
- Prepared nutritious snacks in accordance with dietary restrictions
- Completed incidence reports for students during injuries
Volunteer
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized orders with nursing pins and lamps
- Assisted with and organized programs, events and activities to drive outreach initiatives.
- Helped with prep, set up and breakdown of the event.
- Greeted guests and offered assistance in finding specific departments or personnel.
Volunteer
The American Red Cross - DoD
Ft. Stewart, GA
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Performed vital signs
- Organized, faxed, and copy paperwork
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies in regard to personal.
- Chaperone pap smear, Nexplanon insertion and IUD placement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA05.2022
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Detail-Oriented
- Organizational and communication skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
BCLS 1/31/2025
NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E 9/2024
Quality and Safety through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Memberships
National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) 2/2023
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 3/2023
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Staff RN, NICU
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2024
NICU RN
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician - NICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Georgia Southern University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Nursing Student
St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Student Intern
McAllister Elementary School Bryan County Before and After School Program
08.2017 - 05.2018
Volunteer
The American Red Cross - DoD
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
BCLS 1/31/2025
NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E 9/2024
Quality and Safety through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
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