Jennifer Heist
Plant City
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4+ years of experience in a Level IV NICU at Tampa General Hospital, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature newborns. Skilled in ventilator and CPAP management, IV therapy, gavage feedings, and family-centered education. Excels in interdisciplinary collaboration, high-acuity care, and mentoring new nurses. Seeking to bring clinical expertise and patient-focused dedication to the day-shift NICU team at South Florida Baptist Hospital.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
06.2021 - Current
- Deliver direct nursing care to premature and critically ill infants in a Level IV NICU, managing up to [X] patients per shift.
- Monitor and assess vitals, initiate IVs, and administer medications with strict adherence to neonatal protocols.
- Manage ventilators, CPAP, and feeding tubes (PO and gavage by pump or gravity).
- Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate and support parents on infant care, hospitalization process, and discharge planning.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for newly onboarded NICU nurses and nursing students.
Auto and Medical Claims Adjuster
Geico
Tampa
06.2004 - 05.2017
- Investigated auto and medical claims, verified policy coverage, and negotiated settlements.
- Analyzed medical documentation and coordinated resolution of injury claims.
Computer Networking and Cryptographic Systems
United States Air Force
04.2006 - 01.2010
- Installed and maintained secure network infrastructure and cryptographic systems.
- Performed troubleshooting, analysis, and corrective action for critical communication systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL06.2021
Skills
- Level III/IV NICU Nursing
- Neonatal Resuscitation & Stabilization
- Ventilator/CPAP Management
- Medication Administration & IV Therapy
- Gavage & PO Feeding Support
- Central Line Care
- Family-Centered Care & Education
- Electronic Charting (Epic)
Affiliations
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Current
Degree
BSN, RN
Volunteer And Community Service
Children’s Board, Tampa, FL, COVID-19 screening and triaging
Timeline
Neonatal Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Computer Networking and Cryptographic Systems
United States Air Force
04.2006 - 01.2010
Auto and Medical Claims Adjuster
Geico
06.2004 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
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