Elaina Cooksey

NRP Certified

• Joined SLCH Small Baby Team that was formed in June 2023
• Managed central lines and arterial lines
• Helped in Hospital Education of Breast Milk Administration
• Managed many different forms of respiratory ventilation including HFOV
• Arterial puncture certified.
• Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
• Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
• Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
• Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
• Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
• Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
• Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
• Contributed to staff development through mentorship of new nurses, conducting training sessions on specialized topics related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
• Assisted in the development of policies and procedures that reflect best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing, contributing to enhanced organizational performance.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations, promoting trust and respect between patients and healthcare professionals.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

• Trained in BLS since 2015
• Became a Water Safety Instructor and taught ages 6 months to 18 years old how to swim at different levels
• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
• Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
• Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
• Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
• Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in lifeguarding and water safety education.
• Collaborated with other instructors to help improve our instruction
• Held private classes for Water Safety.

• Work on filing client information
• Wrote demands for cases
• Assist in any extra work that might need to take place.
• Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
• Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
• Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
• Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.