Jessica Branch
Tyrone,GA
Summary
Neonatal care professional with thorough understanding of critical care protocols and best practices. Adept at managing complex medical needs and providing compassionate support to families. Valued team player known for adaptability, reliability, and consistent delivery of optimal patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant's NICU stay.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and diligent hand hygiene practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained ventilator settings and monitored patients' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.
- Anticipated potential complications related to prematurity or critical illness by staying current on industry best practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Participated in clinical research projects within the NICU, contributing to advances in neonatal care practices.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic hypothermia protocols for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, reducing the risk of long-term neurological damage.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Nurse Extern
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures and skills
- Helped with care implementation for assigned patients
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented data into EPIC
- Monitored patient vital signs and overall condition of patients and notified nurses of any changes
Sales Floor Associate
Ross Dress For Less
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal
- Answered customer questions about merchandise and helped locate merchandise
- Greeted customers and remained available on the floor for any questions or concerns
Sales Floor Associate
Victoria’s Secret
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized racks and drawers to maintain store visual appeal and promote specific merchandise
- Answered customer questions about merchandise and helped locate merchandise
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
- Managed efficient cash register operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2023
Skills
- HIPAA guidelines
- Patient care oversight
- Compassionate and caring
- Bedside charting
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Central line care
- Premature infant care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Time management
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
Certification
Basic Life Support Health Provider, American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Sales Floor Associate
Ross Dress For Less
07.2019 - 09.2019
Sales Floor Associate
Victoria’s Secret
05.2019 - 06.2019
Basic Life Support Health Provider, American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
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