Eleanor Harrold
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Johnstown,OH
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Experienced NICU professional skilled in mentoring staff and advocating for patient needs. Specializes in central and peripheral line management, developing individualized care for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia patients. Delivers high-quality care, supports families, and adapts to clinical needs while fostering teamwork and reliability.
Work History
Staff RN, NICU
10 Years 1 Month- Conducted assessments and maintained accurate medical records of patients' progress.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively communicating concerns or requests from families to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the NICU.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of infant growth and development milestones, tailoring care plans accordingly to promote optimal progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill infants, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff on advanced neonatal care techniques and protocols.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants and other ancillary staff, promoting teamwork and efficiency within the unit.
- Adapted and responded to changes in patient status throughout patients' stay with appropriate prioritization and communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Unit Based Educator - C4A NICU
4 Years- Facilitated hands-on training sessions to improve clinical skills among newly hired and experienced nursing staff.
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new nurses, promoting understanding of hospital protocols and culture.
- Developed training materials and resources tailored to enhance nursing education and patient care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care and effective communication among staff.
- Provided ongoing support to nursing staff, addressing concerns and facilitating professional development opportunities.
Patient Care Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes to support clinical decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and care techniques.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Family support
Evidence-based medicine
Neonatal resuscitation
Tracheostomy management
BPD management
New employee education
Line management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2016-Now
- Registered Nurse Certified - Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-NIC) 2021-Now
Timeline
Unit Based Educator - C4A NICU
Nationwide Children's Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2024Read More
Staff RN, NICU
Nationwide Children's Hospital
07.2016 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Assistant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Capital University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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