Donna Urban
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished Neonatal nurse, Clinical care coordinator and developmental interventionist with a proven track record at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami, adept in sensory stimulation and providing emotional support. Expert in coordinating care plans and implementing developmental support for infants, significantly enhancing patient outcomes.
Seasoned caregiver with a passion for young infants and children.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Caregiver
Ambika Cava
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Supported infant in play activities, preparing meals according and snacks according to dietary guidelines, hygiene and socialization.
- Bathed & dressed, as needed
- Played games, and read books and walked to park and library and facilitated developmentally approriate creative play
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Jackson Health System
06.1997 - 06.2018
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Provided clinical information to insurance companies as a patient/family advocate in order to provide appropriate and timely patient care and to establish resources for a safe discharge.
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Miami Pediatric Infectious Disease
02.1995 - 04.1997
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Coordinated and monitored clinical trial activities to support timely and accurate completion of studies.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
- Served as liason between patient/family in communicating any concerns regarding implementation of research protocols
Developmental Intervention Specialist
University of Miami Mailman Center
12.1992 - 11.1995
- Worked with infants and families in the NICU at Jackson to provide developmental support to the inafants and educate families on premature behavior and in supporting their interactions with their infants/
- Provided educational support to staff through the NIDCAP training program and in creating and implementing developmental plans of care for high risk infants.
- Provided transitional support from the hospital to home and in the follow up clinic at Mailman Center.
Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Educator
Jackson Health System NICU
07.1981 - 05.1992
- Developed and implemented the orientation program for NICU nurses to include classroom instruction and the coordination and monitoring of clinical preceptorship in the NICU.
- Served as the NICU transport coordinator.
- Provided ongoing clinical inservices for staff of the NICU
- Served as a NRP instructor for the Unit.
- Was responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures for the Level 3 NICU
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Jackson Health System NICU
09.1978 - 06.1981
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for premature infants and crtically ill neonates
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-1978
Skills
- Emotional support
- Family communication
- Sensory stimulation
- Special needs care
- Clinical problem solving
Certification
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Infant Caregiver
Ambika Cava
09.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Care Coordinator
Jackson Health System
06.1997 - 06.2018
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Miami Pediatric Infectious Disease
02.1995 - 04.1997
Developmental Intervention Specialist
University of Miami Mailman Center
12.1992 - 11.1995
Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Educator
Jackson Health System NICU
07.1981 - 05.1992
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Jackson Health System NICU
09.1978 - 06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
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