Dominique Hicks
Henderson,Kentucky
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and advanced life support. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Ascension St. Vincent
Evansville, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Administered comprehensive neonatal care, ensuring optimal health outcomes for critically ill infants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to detect early signs of distress in neonates.
- Educated families on infant care practices, promoting positive outcomes and fostering parental involvement.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Assessed potential risks within the NICU environment, implementing preventive measures to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Administered prescribed medications to neonatal patients, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or potential complications.
- Educated family members about neonatal health conditions and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their infant''s care.
Student Nurse Intern
St. Vincent
Evansville, IN
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
Resident Aide
Bell Oaks Place
Newburgh, IN
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent
Evansville, IN
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlands Nursing Home
Newburgh, IN
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henderson Community College
Henderson, KY12-2024
Associate of Science - Health Science Technology
Henderson Community College
Henderson, KY12-2022
Skills
- Vital signs
- Vital sign assessment
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient discharge
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
St. Vincent
07.2023 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent
02.2019 - 10.2019
Resident Aide
Bell Oaks Place
11.2018 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlands Nursing Home
08.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Health Science Technology
Henderson Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henderson Community College