Dana Devera

• Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
• Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
• Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
• Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
• Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
• Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
• Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.
• Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
• Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, homecare instructions.
• Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
• Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
• Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
• Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.

This was also a level 3 NICU in which I used all the skills listed above.

• Maintained knowledge of current evidence-based guidelines related to cardiac ICU nursing care.
• Evaluated laboratory results for abnormal values and took appropriate action based on findings.
• Initiated lifesaving measures such as CPR when needed during code blue situations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in providing quality patient care.
• Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications administered and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Provided direct patient care and monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and cardiac rhythms.
• Attended continuing education courses related to cardiac ICU nursing practices.
• Assessed patients for potential complications due to medications or interventions.
• Administered medications as ordered by physician according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and reported them to the physician immediately.
• Performed venipuncture, intravenous therapy administration, and arterial blood gas draws.
• Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
• Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
• Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.