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Gabrielle Hebert
Registered Nurse
Carencro,LA
Summary
Driven, positive and experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse looking to join a Pediatric Medical-Surgical team as a Travel Nurse. Patient-oriented Nurse with over 5 years of diverse experience, including 3 years of travel experience, in direct patient care. Skilled at medication administration, communication, parent education, multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in the Pediatric Medical-Surgical specialty and experience in floating to other pediatric-related units such as the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Post Operative Surgical Unit, Pediatric Neuro/Trauma Unit, helping triage patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department, and taking patients on the Pediatric Cancer Unit who are not actively receiving Chemotherapy. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, flexibility, attention to detail, safety and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Contract Pediatric Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospita
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, nutritionists and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Cared for patients in 28-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over four patients at one time.
- Floated to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and cared for up to two patients at a time.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for up to three pediatric patients diagnosed with COVID at a time; some experience with pediatric patients diagnosed with Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome associated with COVID.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Primary Children's Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked on the Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit in a Magnet Recognized and Trauma Level 1 Hospital that cares for pediatric patients in a large variety of specialties.
- Happily floated to other Pediatric Units such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neuro Trauma Unit, Surgical Unit, Cardiac Step Down Unit and the Medical Surgical 2 Unit.
- Cared for patients with needs for Central Line Care, High Flow Nasal Cannula, CPAP, Intravenous Medications, Respiratory Distress, BRUE experience, Nasogastric and Gastric Feeding Tubes, Thickened Oral Feedings, TPN and Lipids, Blood Transfusions, Biliary Drains, Trauma, Colostomy’s, Urinary Catheterization, Skin and Wound Care, Hyperbilirubinemia Light Therapy, Hypoglycemia Therapy, Post Operative Treatment and more.
- Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital readmissions and promoting long-term wellbeing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Mentored new nurses/students and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Cared for patients in 6-bed unit, enhancing confidence and independence as a nurse, delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Cared for NICU patients in the small 5-bed nursery with experience in CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Feeding Therapy, PIV insertion, and Hypoglycemia treatment.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, educating and utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and communicated appropriately with physicians.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Pediatric Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Children’s Hospital Colorado
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Cared for patients in a 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Educated and provided resources for family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures when floating to the SPARC-E Unit, obtained vitals and determined severity of illness as “first look” before triage in the Emergency Department, cared for up to 4 lower acuity patients in the NICU, and also floated to the PICU to provide care for up to 2 lower acuity Intensive Care patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, PICU - PRN
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women’s And Children’s Hospita
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed direct patient care from admission to discharge in a 11-bed unit, stabilized patients and determined next course of action under the direction of the Pediatric Intensive Hospitalist.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Pediatric Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients on a 38 bed unit needing complex care such as G-tube/Chest tube/wound vac management, Epilepsy monitoring, acute respiratory distress support/trach care, post-surgical care, and some experience in the Pediatric CVICU.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines including residents and med students to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures, medications and long term care plans/management.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, nutritionists and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Cared for patients in 28-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over four patients at one time.
- Floated to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and cared for up to two patients at a time. (Lowest acuity PICU patients)
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for up to three pediatric patients diagnosed with COVID at a time; some experience with pediatric patients diagnosed with Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome associated with COVID.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Office Manager
Rees Street Market
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed and supervised all members of the market team including cashiers, stockers, and members of the meat market during shifts while also working as a cashier between management duties.
- Served as customer service manager who dealt with customer concerns, complaints and queries.
- Served as a bookkeeper by accurately processing invoices, receipts and payments, while also managing Lottery Machine, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA 08.2018 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA 06.2015 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University If Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 08.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
Professional bedside manner
Patient Assessments
Family Education
Precepting
Child Development
Critical Thinking
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Accomplishments
- Received the honor of being nominated for a Daisy Award in January of 2024 as a travel nurse at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Traveled to Eden, Jamaica for a Missions Trip with Mission Discovery providing support to The Jamaican Christian School for the Deaf, Garden Blossom Children's Home and West Heaven Home for the Sick in January of 2019.
- Chosen to be featured in and on the cover of the December 2020 – January 2021 issue of Lafayette's 008 Magazine as recognized member of the community.
- Chosen as the 2018 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Queen where I had the privilege to represent the Crawfish Festival at the 2019 Mystick Krewe de Louisianians Mardi Gras Ball in Washington D.C.
- Chosen as the Teche Newspaper's 2016 May Bayou Belle, a monthly-chosen distinguished young woman in St. Martin Parish.
- TOPS Award and UL Distinguished Freshman Scholarship Recipient.
- Member of the 2012 4A State Softball Championship Team with Teurlings Catholic High School.
Software
Meditech
Cerner
ICentra
Timeline
Contract Pediatric Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospita
05.2024 - 10.2024
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
03-2024
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
03-2024
Multi-State Compact License - Louisiana Registered Nursing License
01-2024
Hawaii Nursing License
01-2024
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Primary Children's Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
01-2023
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification - ACLS Certification Institute - September 2022- September 2024
08-2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Children’s Hospital Colorado
03.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, PICU - PRN
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women’s And Children’s Hospita
10.2021 - 04.2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
08.2018 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
06.2015 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University If Louisiana At Lafayette
08.2014 - 05.2015
Office Manager
Rees Street Market
08.2013 - 01.2018
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