Katelyn Huffman
Austin
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NNP) with 3.5 years of experience providing advanced neonatal care in Level 2, 3, and 4 NICU settings. Adept in assessing, diagnosing, and managing critically ill neonates, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education and support to families. Expertise in neonatal resuscitation, ventilation management, and the care of high-risk newborns. Demonstrated ability to handle complex cases in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrix
09.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to neonates in Level 2, 3, and 4 NICU, including advanced assessment, diagnostics, and management of neonates with complex medical conditions.
- Perform neonatal intubations, central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and other advanced procedures as needed.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill newborns.
- Provide family-centered care, offering emotional support, education, and guidance to parents of infants in the NICU.
- Manage and support the transition of high-risk neonates from the NICU to home care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
NICU Nurse
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients and families with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Member of the delivery room team for delivery room resuscitation and transport of neonate
- Participant in code policy committee, meeting 1/month to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes
- Participated in radiology quality improvement project in a level III NICU at Ohio State
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
Ada05-2016
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
- Advanced neonatal diagnostics and procedures (eg, intubation, central line placement)
- Management of neonates with respiratory distress, sepsis, and other complex conditions
- Family education and support
- Collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams
- Neonatal pharmacology and medication administration
- Electronic medical records (EMR) proficiency
Certification
- Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
2021
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrix
09.2021 - Current
NICU Nurse
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
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