Deidra Barclay
Registered Nurse
Lupton,MI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical care and patient education. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance care processes through strong critical thinking and collaboration. ACLS and NRP certified, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MyMichigan West Branch Maternity
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and wellness practices.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Led nursing staff in improving patient care processes through evidence-based practices and continuous feedback.
- Developed training programs for new nurses, enhancing onboarding experience and skill development.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Taught and trained Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Certified Instructor
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2021
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to ensure maternal and infant health.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates, recognizing deviations from normal patterns.
- Assisted in labor management, implementing pain relief techniques as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans for patients.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Registered Nurse NICU
Marquette General Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2014
- Administered medications and treatments to critically ill neonates in compliance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for infants.
- Educated families on neonatal care, discharge procedures, and ongoing health management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new nursing staff on NICU procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing Sciences
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.2008
Skills
- ACLS CERTIFIED
- NRP CERTIFIED
- FAST LEARNER
- STRONG CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
- HIGHLY DEPENDABLE & TIMELY
- STRONG TEAM MATE
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MyMichigan West Branch Maternity
03.2021 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse NICU
Marquette General Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing Sciences
Northern Michigan University