Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate interventions. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Eager to venture outside the ICU and utilize multifaceted skill-set in a new nursing role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
New Haven, CT
02.2020 - Current
Bedside RN in a 70-bed level IV NNICU, providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill babies with complex medical and surgical conditions, from extremely premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation to full-term newborns.
Assisting in high-risk deliveries, likely requiring neonatal resuscitation upon birth, stabilizing the newborn, and implementing the admission process into the NNICU.
Continuously maintaining a safe environment for the babies that promotes comfort, along with growth and development, until discharged home safely.
Educating parents on the specific needs of their child (equipment, medication, follow-up visits), and overall basic newborn care in preparation for discharge.
Precepting/mentoring new grads or new hires, following strict unit protocols and guidelines, reinforced by evidence-based research and practice, all while fostering a supportive, non-judgmental attitude to promote trust and learning.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
09.2012 - 05.2020
Bedside RN in a 12-bed Level III NNICU. Provided comprehensive nursing care to mild/moderately ill babies. Cared for premature infants born as early as 28 weeks gestation to full-term newborns.
Assisted in high-risk deliveries requiring neonatal resuscitation. Stabilized critically ill newborns needing higher level of care and prepared for transport to receiving hospital.
Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
At times, was assigned to provide nursing care to the well-baby nursery, Mother-Baby (couplet care), postpartum, or GYN, having to assume multiple roles in a single shift.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
11.2011 - 08.2012
Bedside RN in a 35-bed level III NNICU, providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill babies born as early as 22 weeks gestation to full-term newborns.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.
Med-surg Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
09.2007 - 11.2011
Bedside RN in a 28-bed unit, provided care for the adult and geriatric population with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions, including acute illnesses and those recovering from surgery.
Focused on nursing assessment, medication management, wound care, patient education, and collaboration with the entire interdisciplinary team.
Assumed the role of charge nurse and bed manager, coordinated and optimized patient flow within the unit, ensured appropriate patient placement, and facilitated timely admissions and discharges.
Certified Child Life Specialist, Clinic/OR at Yale New Haven Children's HospitalCertified Child Life Specialist, Clinic/OR at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Yale New Haven Children's HospitalNursing Professional Development Specialist at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital