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Glen Davidson

McHenry,IL

Summary

Compassionate and highly competent Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse with 4 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with a focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients & families to build trust and rapport in stressful situations. Pursuing a RN 2 position with Rush University Medical Center in order to advance my skills and experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, NICU

FlexCare Medical Staffing
11.2021 - Current


Travel NICU RN at WakeMed Raleigh Campus (Level IV NICU); Raleigh, NC (11/2021-11/2022)

Travel NICU RN at UW Health Swedish American Hospital (Level III NICU); Rockford, IL (11/2022-Present)


  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and environments as a Travel RN.
  • Assessed & monitored the condition, vital signs, and the progress of premature infants as little as 23 weeks to full-term
  • Educated infant's parents & families on their diagnoses, medications, plan of care, goals, and treatment.
  • Monitored infants with genetic abnormalities, respiratory distress, hyper/hypoglycemia, gastroschisis, infants on whole-body cooling, sepsis, nitric oxide, and infants post-surgery.
  • IV insertion and IV fluid/medication administration
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.

Staff RN, NICU

AMITA Health Women & Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Assessed & monitored the condition, vital signs, and the progress of premature infants as little as 23 weeks to full term
  • Educated infant's parents & families on their diagnoses, medications, plan of care, goals, and treatment.
  • Monitored infants with genetic abnormalities, respiratory distress, hyper/hypoglycemia, gastroschisis, infants on whole body cooling, nitric oxide, and infants post-surgery.
  • Attended multiple cesarean and vaginal deliveries as the neonatal resuscitation team.
  • IV insertion and IV fluid/medication administration
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.

NICU Patient Care Technician

AMITA Health Women & Children's Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
  • Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures, such as circumcisions.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Maintained the security and safety of the locked unit

Medical-Surgical Patient Care Technician

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Worked together with healthcare staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IL
12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05.2019

Associate of Applied Science -

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
12.2016

Skills

  • Illinois State Registered Nurse License May 2019
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Exp August 2025
  • BLS Provider Exp March 2025
  • STABLE Program Certification Exp August 2025
  • NICU Level III Experience (Mechanical and High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation, BCPAP, NIPPV, NIV NAVA, Gastroschisis, Whole Body Cooling, Nitric Oxide, Colostomy Care, Surgery, Deliveries)
  • EMR Documentation (EPIC and Cerner)

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, NICU

FlexCare Medical Staffing
11.2021 - Current

Staff RN, NICU

AMITA Health Women & Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2021

NICU Patient Care Technician

AMITA Health Women & Children's Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2019

Medical-Surgical Patient Care Technician

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest

Associate of Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

Elgin Community College
Glen Davidson