Elena Baca
Albuquerque
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse who remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Beacon Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing the newborns overall condition.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the NICU to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
- Promoted family-integrated care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages, and monitoring responses.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent data.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, ostomy care, and tracheostomy care and management.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Ensured continuity of care during shift report by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patients status and needs with incoming staff members.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, and dietitians – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as dressing changes, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- 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.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executed care based on each patient's relative condition, and delegated tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement, and make adjustments to patient care plans to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, and provided guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Nurse Intern
University Of New Mexico Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with nursing interventions by helping RN bathe infants, change clothes, bottle feeding, daily hygiene tasks, and various lab draws.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols and under RN supervision.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
Nurse Extern
University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, bottle feeding, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks to RN staff.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
Albuquerque, NM05.2022
Skills
- Neonatal assessment
- Care Plan Development
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Charting and Documentation
- Central Line Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Neonatal Opiate Withdraw Symptom Management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Premature infant care
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Beacon Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Nurse Intern
University Of New Mexico Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
Nurse Extern
University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
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