Kerri Blieka
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with over 15 years of diverse clinical experience, seeking to expand expertise beyond the NICU into new nursing specialties. Dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care, leveraging strong critical thinking, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Eager to further develop professionally and contribute to patient outcomes in a variety of healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2008 - Current
- Deliver expert care to neonates in a Level 3B NICU, including advanced ventilatory support, oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and blood transfusions
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, lab results, and clinical progress, and make necessary care adjustments
- Provide patient and family education on topics such as care at home, medication management, and feeding techniques
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care
- Participate in high-risk deliveries, and assist with medical procedures, including Cesarean sections and neonatal resuscitation
- Document care in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for privacy protection.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from NICU care to home or other facilities.
- Supported lactation efforts, offering guidance and resources to mothers, which promoted successful breastfeeding practices.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant's condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
Surgical Assistant
Lansdowne Oral Surgery
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Assisted in a variety of oral surgery procedures, including dental implants, bone grafts, and wisdom tooth extractions
- Monitored patients’ vital signs and recovery from anesthesia, ensuring patient safety during and after procedures
- Educated patients on postoperative care and provided follow-up instructions
- Managed medical billing, scheduling, and inventory of surgical supplies
Education
Bachelors of Science (B.S.N.) - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, TX01.2019
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VA01.2008
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VA01.2004
Skills
- Patient Care & Assessment
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Infection Control & Safety
- Time Management & Organization
- Family-centered care
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Electronic Health Records
- End of life care
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Virginia, 0001215576, 03/31/26
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 05/31/26
- American Heart Association CPR & AED, 03/31/25
- National Certification Corporation (RNC-NIC) High Risk Neonatal Nurse, 12/15/25
Awards
- DAISY Award Winner, 05/01/19
- Clinical Excellence Award, 05/01/19
- DAISY Award Nominee, 05/01/23
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2008 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Lansdowne Oral Surgery
03.2006 - 03.2008
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
- Registered Nurse (RN), Virginia, 0001215576, 03/31/26
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 05/31/26
- American Heart Association CPR & AED, 03/31/25
- National Certification Corporation (RNC-NIC) High Risk Neonatal Nurse, 12/15/25
Bachelors of Science (B.S.N.) - Nursing
University of Texas
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