Ellen Francis
Hanover,Massachusetts
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with strong career history in providing specialized care to premature and critically ill neonates in a fast-paced NICU environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations as direct bedside and resource nurse. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team and develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2010 - Current
- Providing specialized nursing care in a 21 bed level IV NICU, managing care of up to 2 critically ill neonates with a variety of diagnoses and treatments, including but not limited to, prematurity, surgical procedures, therapeutic hypothermia, and ECMO.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care of neonates and their families.
- Assuming role as resource nurse, serving as primary decision maker and responsible for coordination of all functions in the unit on a designated shift.
- Attending deliveries and providing NRP to low risk, high risk and premature newborns with neonatal delivery team.
- Training new staff on neonatal care and equipment, resulting in improved team performance and patient outcomes.
- Providing individualized lactation care and education to parents of neonates in the NICU, ensuring the best nutrition for the patient population and improving patient outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of all patient care, vital signs, patient assessments, education, and care plans.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Family Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided direct care for up to four mother-newborn couplets on a post-partum unit after vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide the best care and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored mothers' physical and emotional health directly after childbirth, including vital signs, physical assessments, and medication administration.
- Monitored newborn babies' physical health, including vital signs, weights, medication administration, feeding and output.
- Provided individualized education for new parents after the birth of their baby.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2008
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Health Education
- Premature Care
- Developmental Care
- Breastfeeding Support
- Endotracheal Tube Care
- Critical Thinking
- Peripheral IV Placement and Care
Certification
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Newborn Family Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College
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