Erin Bolin
Cedar Falls
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse with a proven track record at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. Expert in neonatal resuscitation and emotional support, enhancing family satisfaction and improving patient outcomes through individualized care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, safe care in critical environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly while monitoring patients for side effects.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, providing emotional support during NICU stays.
- Improved outcomes by delivering high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards and safety regulations.
- Mentored new nurses in best practices and unit procedures.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, identifying subtle changes in patient conditions requiring intervention.
- Assisted with complex procedures like intubation and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with teams to develop individualized care plans for each neonatal patient.
- Enhanced family satisfaction through education on infant care and support during NICU journeys.
- Participated in daily rounds, offering insights on patient progress to inform clinical decisions.
Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Cedar Falls
11.2014 - Current
- Identified and addressed emergency situations, emphasizing patient safety and well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Supported lactation in resolving breastfeeding challenges, advising on latch techniques and positioning.
- Provided emotional support to families fostering trust and understanding.
- Delivered compassionate, individualized care to enhance patient satisfaction for mothers and newborns.
- Responded rapidly to safety concerns within the unit, implementing crisis prevention interventions.
- Managed recovery processes for patients post-medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members on patient care instructions, treatments and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support.
- Educated families on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the Mother Baby unit and developed strategies accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Cedar Falls, IA06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Cedar Fall, IA06.2014
Skills
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- Task and Work Prioritization
- Umbilical Catheterization
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Phototherapy
- Feeding Tube Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Emotional Support
- Developmental care
- Premature infant care
- Family-centered care
- Central Line Care
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family education
- Blood transfusion
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing/Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University