Experienced NICU registered nurse with 18+ years of high acuity neonatal care experience. Skilled in critical care management, neonatal resuscitation and family centered care. Known for remaining calm in critical situations and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to improve neonatal outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City
10.2024 - Current
Provided care for critically ill neonates with extreme prematurity, respiratory failure, and complex congenital conditions, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Precept nurses to high acuity competency including advanced respiratory training and room 1 orientation.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of NNPs, neonatologists, and respiratory therapists to enhance patient care delivery.
Maintain high standards of patient safety and evidence based care.
Delivered family-centered care and education to parents of NICU patients, fostering supportive environments for families.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Univeristy of Utah hospital
Salt Lake City
11.2009 - 03.2024
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient needs to ensure optimal care in NICU environment.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for infants.
Educated families on infant care and provided emotional support to enhance family involvement in care.
Assisted in stabilization of critically ill newborns during emergencies and resuscitations to improve survival outcomes.
Functioned as the primary nurse for premature and critically ill neonates, ensuring continuity of care and offering support to families throughout their challenging NICU experience.
precepted new staff nurses to the NICU and existing staff nurses to higher acuity of care.
Registered Nurse
McCall Memorial Hospital
McCall
08.2008 - 10.2009
Delivered nursing care in 15-bed community hospital, rotating through emergency, medical-surgical, and maternity departments to support diverse patient needs.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City
05.2006 - 08.2008
Delivered direct, high-quality care to critically ill neonates in the NICU, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to perform comprehensive patient assessments, enhancing treatment plans.
Managed care as primary nurse for critically ill neonates, coordinating interventions to support recovery.