JANAE WHITFIELD
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in a level III NICU. Offering comprehensive patient care to the smallest patients. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Leesburg, Virginia
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed high level of quality care for each and every patient in a 20-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Communicated with family members to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented patient vitals, care plans and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse
NICU, West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Provides high level of quality care for each and every patient in 63-bed Level III neonatal ICU unit.
- Identifies needs and problems of neonates through clinical observation and physical assessment.
- Administer medications, fluids and checks vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Act as patient’s advocate, assess patient’s status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
- Collects specimens and lab draws ensuring correct labeling.
- Ensure that accurate documentation and records are kept.
- Create a welcoming, caring and safe environment for neonates and their families.
Registered Nurse
Magee Women's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2016 - 09.2020
- NICU level 3 Registered Nurse Providing round the clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
- Manage patients with oxygen therapy including synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV), high frequency oscillating ventilation( HFOV), high flow nasal cannula (HFNC),inhaled Nitric Oxide and Continuous positive airway pressure.
- Manage patients with cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, isolettes, medication administration, intravenous infusions and inserting Intravenous catheters.
- Assisting with PICC, UAC, UVC insertions.
- Promote developmental care and kangaroo care.
- Provide support, comfort and education to families, building solid and trusting relationships by fostering one-on-one communication.
- Ensure accurate documentation and records are kept.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville, PA12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08.2007
Skills
- Proficient ability to handle infants with full care and safety
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Intravenous therapy
- Vaccine and medication administration
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Documentation in Cerner and Epic
- Quality and safety
- Newborn assessments
- Diagnostic procedures
- Teamwork
Certification
Current Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse; CPR; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance; Act 34 FBI Clearance;NRP
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Inova Loudoun Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
NICU, West Penn Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Magee Women's Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Current Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse; CPR; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance; Act 34 FBI Clearance;NRP
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