Erin Cleary, BSN, RN
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive NICU experience at SLUHN, specializing in developmental care for neonates and parental bonding. Proven advocate for patient rights, mentoring new nurses, and leading care in a level III NICU. Proficient in IV placement and committed to evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
SLUHN
Allentown, PA
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Contributed to staff development through mentorship of new nurses, conducting training sessions on specialized topics related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Oversaw assignments and care in an 8 bed level II and a 16 bed level III NICU as charge nurse.
- Continually updated my own education and assisted my unit through evidence based practice as we transitioned from a level II to a level III NICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2022
Skills
- Developmental care for neonates as early as 28 weeks
- Parental bonding throughout and after the NICU stay
- Breastfeeding support
- Nursing documentation using EPIC Stork
- Assisting with sterile and non-sterile procedures such as UVC, UAC, and PICC placement and intubation
- Proficient in IV placement and arterial sticks in neonates
Certification
C-ELBW
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
SLUHN
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania