Hope Harris
Hoschton,GA
Summary
Experienced PICU/CVPICU RN with 10 years of superior knowledge of disaster preparedness processes and procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care to all critically-ill pediatric patients. Proficient in pediatric performance improvement activities through initiation of protocols and procedures, to better improve higher quality care in the pediatric patient.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN
Trinity Health - St. Mary's
03.2024 - Current
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Fastaff Nursing
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing exceptional nursing services in a fast-paced PICU and CVPICU environment.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill PICU and CVPICU patients.
- Assessed patients' conditions regularly, making critical decisions promptly for timely interventions.
- Skillfully operated various medical equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors to provide optimal patient care in the PICU and CVPICU setting.
- Educated families and new CVPICU nurses about complex congenital cardiac defects to improve patient's quality of care.
CVPICU RN
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Sanford Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Enhanced unit practices by attending trauma conferences, and conducting in-services to educate fellow colleagues regarding the latest data recommended to care for pediatric trauma patients.
- Initiated an Infant Driven Feeding protocol in the NICU and educated coworkers how to perform Infant Driven Feedings to minimize oral aversions, promote infant weight gain, and shorten patient's length of hospital stay.
- Contributed to staff development through participation in unit-based committees, precepting new nurses, and attending continuing education courses relevant to pediatric critical care nursing.
- Served as one of three pediatric vascular access nurses, training staff on best practices regarding IV insertion to minimize number of IV attempts and improve patient outcomes and experiences.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Essentia Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN05.2014
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Thinking
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
Timeline
NICU RN
Trinity Health - St. Mary's
03.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Fastaff Nursing
08.2021 - 03.2024
CVPICU RN
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, PICU
Sanford Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, NICU
Essentia Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
06.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
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