Heather Dale Jerome
Lakeland
Summary
Experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse and APRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Clinical Student, with a strong background in high-acuity neonatal care. Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and progressive role transition into advanced practice nursing. Clinical interests include care of extremely premature neonates, complex respiratory management, and interdisciplinary collaboration in Level III/IV NICU settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Adjunct & Simulation Instructor
Southeastern University
Lakeland
02.2024 - Current
- Served as a clinical adjunct faculty member supporting undergraduate nursing students
- Facilitated obstetric and pediatric simulation-based learning experiences
- Provided clinical instruction, skills validation, and student evaluation
- Obstetrics & Pediatrics
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland
11.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates including micro-preterm and surgical populations
- Managed complex respiratory support including conventional ventilation, HFJV, and HFOV
- Cared for neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia
- Administered and monitored high-risk neonatal medications and continuous infusions
- Served as preceptor for new graduate nurses and unit orientees
- Active member of the NICU Bereavement Committee, supporting families during end-of-life care
- Level III NICU
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care across diverse adult medical-surgical populations
- Developed foundational assessment, time-management, and interdisciplinary communication skills
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing
Tampa, FL01.2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Simulation facilitation
- Assessment and evaluation
- Neonatal care
- Patient assessment
- Interdisciplinary communication
Honors And Recognition
- NICU Fellowship Graduate — Lakeland Regional Medical Center
- Outstanding Clinical Experience Recognition (Two-Time Recipient) — Lakeland Regional Medical Center
- Nurse Residency Program Graduate — Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Degree
BSN, RN
References
- Laura Bauer, RN, NICU Nurse Manager, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Laura.bauer@mylrh.org
- Dr. Michele Savin, DNP, NNP-BC, NNP Program Director, Thomas Jefferson University, Michele.savin@jefferson.edu
Scholarly And Academic Work
- Participation in graduate-level PICO and evidence-based practice projects
- Engagement in quality improvement initiatives focused on neonatal outcomes
- Advanced coursework in neonatal pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical management
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- STABLE Program
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Adjunct & Simulation Instructor
Southeastern University
02.2024 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Nursing – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing