Kelsie Plusch

Maine Medical Center, 01/2022 - 11/2022 and 11/2023 - 07/2024

• Level IV
• 51 beds

Novant Health, 07/2023 - 10/2023

• Level IV
• 84 beds

UVA Health, 01/2023 - 04/2023

• Level IV
• 51 beds

• Provided direct, patient centered care to critically ill neonates with complex medical and surgical needs in a level IV NICU
• Admitted and stabilized infants from Labor & Delivery or outside hospitals
• Worked alongside a multi-disciplinary team to develop plans of care

• Provided direct patient care under supervision of nurses
• Obtained vital signs
• Performed blood draws & IV starts
• Transported patients throughout the hospital

• Learned how to administer feeds, TPN & lipids, fluids, and medications
• Learned how to draw blood from PALs and perform heel sticks
• Assisted with bottle feeds and diaper changes
• Obtained vital signs and observed patient activity