Ivory Jones
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse experienced in caring for critically ill and extremely premature neonates beginning at 23 weeks gestation. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, therapeutic hypothermia, and invasive line management. Experienced assisting with neonatal intubation, lumbar punctures, PICC line placement, and umbilical catheter insertion while delivering evidence-based neonatal care within multidisciplinary NICU teams. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and intervention. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel NICU Registered Nurse – Level III NICU | 24 Beds
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Ratio 1:2-3
- Manage infants requiring CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and conventional mechanical ventilation.
- Attend low-risk vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections assisting with newborn stabilization and thermoregulation.
- Administer medications including TPN, lipids, antibiotics, and sedation infusions.
- Maintain and monitor PICC lines and central access devices using sterile technique.
- Perform detailed neonatal assessments to identify early signs of respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, and infection.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records.
NICU Registered Nurse – Level III NICU | 52 Beds
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Ratio 1:2-3
- Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital providing high-acuity neonatal intensive care.
- Patient Population: ELBW neonates, extremely premature infants (23–24 weeks gestation), respiratory failure, congenital anomalies, sepsis, and post-surgical neonates.
- Provided advanced care for extremely premature and ELBW neonates beginning at 23 weeks gestation requiring intensive monitoring and life-sustaining therapies.
- Managed infants requiring mechanical ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
- Assisted providers with neonatal intubation, lumbar punctures, PICC line placement, and umbilical catheter insertion (UAC/UVC).
- Managed critically ill infants receiving continuous infusions including morphine, dopamine, prostaglandin's, and insulin.
- Administered and monitored TPN and lipid therapy ensuring metabolic stability and electrolyte balance.
- Provided care for neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia following hypoxic-ischemic injury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for neonates.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Wellstar Health System
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided postpartum care for 3-4 couplets.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed newborn health to ensure optimal care.
- Conducted maternal and newborn assessments including fundal checks, thermoregulation monitoring, feeding evaluation, and bilirubin screening.
- Educated families on newborn care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and safe sleep practices.
- Served as charge nurse coordinating patient assignments and unit workflow.
- Assisted in breastfeeding education and support for new mothers.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2021
Skills
- Care of ELBW & Extremely Premature Infants (23 weeks gestation)
- Mechanical Ventilators, HFOV Oscillators, Nitric Oxide Delivery Systems
- Therapeutic Hypothermia (Total Body Cooling)
- Umbilical Line Management (UAC / UVC)
- Vasoactive, TPN and Lipid Administration
- Glucose Management and Insulin Therapy
- Thermoregulation in Premature Infants
- Continuous Infusion Pumps
- Phototherapy
Certification
- NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
- BLS – Basic Life Support
Timeline
Travel NICU Registered Nurse – Level III NICU | 24 Beds
Kaiser Permanente
01.2025 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse – Level III NICU | 52 Beds
Emory University Hospital Midtown
10.2022 - 09.2025
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Wellstar Health System
07.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia