Katarina Xufuris
Boonville,Missouri
Summary
Vigilant, observant, adaptable, and detail-oriented registered nurse with level III Neonatal Intensive Care nursing and leadership experience; seeking to broaden my nursing experience and practice. Prompt learner with a focus on quality and safe patient care, staff retention, evidenced-base education, and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Columbia, MO
06.2019 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Travel Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assess, monitor, and provide care for neonates in a 20-bed NICU; typical ratio 1:1-3 - Float to nursery as needed
Education
Master of Health Administration -
University of Missouri- Columbia
12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Missouri- Kansas City
05.2019
Skills
- ELBW patient care
- Respiratory support
- Therapeutic hypothermia
- Gastrointestinal anomalies and complications
- Continuous IV drips/therapies
- Chest tubes
- Central venous access
- Umbilical and arterial lines
- Venous and arterial lab draws
- Musculoskeletal and genetic malformations
- Wound assessment and care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Proficient in Powerchart
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Bridge
- Microsoft Excel
Licensure Certifications Recognition
- Registered Nurse, Missouri, 2019025513, 04/2023
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, 12/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 08/2023
- STABLE Transport Program, 02/2023
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB), 11/2021
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 12/2022
- NICU Teamwork Award, 11/2020
Noteworthy Skills
- Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- ELBW patient (22+ weeks gestation) care, Respiratory support (HFOV, HFJV, INo, NAVA, NIV, CPAP (RAM cannula, bubble), home ventilator, tracheostomy), Therapeutic hypothermia, Gastrointestinal anomalies and complications (gastroschisis, necrotizing enterocolitis, spontaneous perforation), Continuous IV drips/therapies (versed, morphine, fentanyl, dexmedetomidine, dopamine, dobutamine, epinephrine), Chest tubes, Central venous access, umbilical and arterial lines (continuous BP monitoring), Venous and arterial lab draws, Musculoskeletal and genetic malformations, Wound assessment and care, Neonatal Resuscitation (Code blue), and Proficient in Powerchart, Cerner, Meditech, Bridge, Microsoft Excel.
- Leadership Skills/Qualities
- Time management encourages ongoing implementation of evidence-based practice, proficient in excel, empathetic, strategic thinker, flexible, effective communicator, conflict resolution skills, reliable mentor, experienced in interdisciplinary communication, recognizes quality potential, responsible, effective delegator, and exceptional feedback skills.
Projects References Support
- Quality improvement projects and references available upon request
Degrees
- MHA
- BSN
- RN
Leadership Experience
- Charge Nurse, 04/2022, Present
- Voting member on NICU Shared Leadership Council, 07/2021, Present
- Active in research projects, 06/2019, Present
- Precept students and new hires, 01/2020, Present
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)
Research Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse II, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Master of Health Administration -
University of Missouri- Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Missouri- Kansas City
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