Jennifer Vega
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
NICU professional ready to deliver high standards of neonatal care and support. Proven capability in managing critical situations and ensuring highest quality of patient care. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and keen sense of responsibility. Proficient in neonatal assessments, ventilator management, and family communication.
Experienced with providing specialized care to critically ill neonates in high-pressure environments. Utilizes advanced neonatal nursing techniques to support patient health and recovery. Track record of fostering collaborative team environments and maintaining calm under pressure.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2013 - Current
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, chest tubes, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Lead Hal Advanced Multipuropose Patient Stimulator operator and scenario creator.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
Biomedical Technician
Patterson Dental
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of biomedical devices, prolonging their operational lifespan.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of newly acquired medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and calibration on medical devices.
Biomedical Technician
U.S. Army
03.2004 - 01.2011
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Assisted hospital staff in understanding the proper use of biomedical equipment, reducing user error incidents.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of biomedical devices, prolonging their operational lifespan.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of newly acquired medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, prioritizing patient care while troubleshooting malfunctioning devices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Science And Education
Texas A&M - Commerce University
Commerce12-2001
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Central line care
- Developmental care
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Premature infant care
- Neonatal medication administration
- Endotracheal intubation
- Umbilical catheterization
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- CPR/AED Instructor
Certification
- BLS/AED INSTUCTOR- Current
- NRP Certified - Current
- Gaumard HAL Preemie/ Newborn Patient Stimulator Training 2024
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Biomedical Technician
Patterson Dental
01.2009 - 02.2011
Biomedical Technician
U.S. Army
03.2004 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Bachelor of Science - Science And Education
Texas A&M - Commerce University
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