Janice Austin
Lavaca,AR
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with 37 years of experience in neonatal care and emergency interventions. Expertise in clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Committed to improving healthcare delivery through effective collaboration and support. Proven track record in team leadership and mentoring, enhancing clinical outcomes and family support in NICU settings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse-Team Lead
Baptist Medical Center
Fort Smith, Arkansas
06.2004 - Current
- Delivered stabilization support for neonates, including preemies at 25 weeks gestation.
- Specialized in neonatal resuscitation to address critical situations effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, providing respiratory support for critically ill patients.
- Documented all patient care in the electronic charting system.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing NICU infection risks significantly.
- Educated families on care procedures, enhancing newborn understanding and support.
- Collaborated with teams to develop comprehensive care plans for all patients.
- Managed staffing and scheduling as Team Lead for Women's and Children's department.
Registered Nurse-Nursing Supervisor/Study Coordinator
Sparks Pediatric Clinic
Fort Smith, Arkansas
04.1994 - 06.2004
- Managed daily operations of department, including ordering medical supplies and vaccines and staff scheduling and assignments.
- Led and mentored nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment and improving team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with management to resolve employee performance issues.
- Recruited, interviewed, and selected candidates for vacant positions within the team.
- Delivered direct nursing care to pediatric patients in multi-physician clinic setting.
- Managed acute conditions such as Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis along with routine pediatric care.
- Instructed families on health management strategies and preventive care, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Coordinated clinical research studies for vaccines, growth hormone, and Cystic Fibrosis, overseeing participant recruitment and data collection.
Registered Nurse
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Fort Smith, Arkansas
02.1989 - 04.1994
- Provided immediate stabilization support for neonates, including preemies of all gestational ages.
- Monitored vital signs and delivered respiratory support, ensuring critical patients received timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures.
- Educated families to enhance understanding of infant needs in the NICU.
- Maintained meticulous paper charting and documentation of medications on the medication Kardex.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westark Community College
Fort Smith, AR12-1988
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- NICU procedures
- Emergency response
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Staff mentoring
- Family support
- EPIC and Cerner documentation
Certification
Arkansas State Board of Nursing License- R034549 Expires 8/31/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Team Lead
Baptist Medical Center
06.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse-Nursing Supervisor/Study Coordinator
Sparks Pediatric Clinic
04.1994 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse
Sparks Regional Medical Center
02.1989 - 04.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westark Community College