Elisa Vieira
Providence,RI
Summary
Highly motivated employee with 34 years of experience and a strong desire to take on new challenges. Possesses a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills.
Certified Lactation Counselor with a solid background in providing compassionate support to new mothers and infants. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in breastfeeding education, lactation management, and developing individualized care plans. Known for reliability, empathy, and a results-driven approach .
Diligent Research RN with a background in patient care and nursing. Experienced in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrates expertise in critical thinking and effective communication, delivering information in comprehensible terminology. Helps parents feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations. Experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff professional with a strong commitment to quality patient care and teamwork. Recognized for effectively managing patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting the dynamic needs of the healthcare environment. Expertise in patient education and clinical procedures.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Lactation Counselor
ALPP
09.2024 - Current
- Effectively advocated for mother's breastfeeding goals within various settings, including hospitals, workplaces, and public spaces.
- Reduced nipple pain and discomfort in clients through demonstration of correct latching techniques and positioning adjustments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes during the postpartum period.
- Assisted mothers in successfully transitioning back to work
- Addressing any issues that may have hindered successful breastfeeding.
- Recognized the importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in lactation counseling, striving to create a welcoming environment for all clients regardless of background or identity.
NICU Research Registered Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2024
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Women and Infants Hospital
04.1992 - 09.2009
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Delivered exceptional care to average of 3 neonatal ICU patients in NICU setting per shift.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
CNA
Women and Infants Hospital
04.1990 - 04.1992
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Certifiers Lacaction Counselor - Lactation
ALPP/ Academy of Lactation Policy And Practice
Massachusetts 09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI06.1992
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Assessments
- Family support
- Conscientious consent process
- Great ability to develop valuable collaboration with parents
- Specimen Collection
- Honest and Dependable
- Emotional Support
- Reliable and Responsible
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Wound care
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Documentation and Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Parental Support
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant nutrition
- Emotional support
- Newborn care
- Continuing education
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting/ EPIC and Cerner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing documentation
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Intravenous therapy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Parental education
- G Tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilation care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Client confidentiality
Timeline
Certified Lactation Counselor
ALPP
09.2024 - Current
NICU Research Registered Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2024
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Women and Infants Hospital
04.1992 - 09.2009
CNA
Women and Infants Hospital
04.1990 - 04.1992
Certifiers Lacaction Counselor - Lactation
ALPP/ Academy of Lactation Policy And Practice
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
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