Kerri Hanson
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Dedicated RN with 25 years of NICU experience, specializing in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to stabilize newborns and educate families, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Staff RN, NICU
Northwest Health-Porter
Valparaiso, IN
04.2001 - Current
- Provide critical care to newborns in high-acuity NICU environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitor vital signs and performed assessments on neonatal patients.
- Educate families on infant care and health management strategies.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Stabilize and Transport critical newborns from outside facilities to NWH-Porter via ground transport and a critical care team
- Attend high risk deliveries and stabilize newborns in their first few minutes of life.
- Main charge RN for 10 years and currently as backup for vacations and absences.
Office Staff Nurse
Physicians for Women
Valparaiso, IN
04.2003 - 11.2003
- Assisted patients with medical history and intake forms.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Supported physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic systems.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Pediartic Nursing Specialists (PNC)
Chesterton, Indiana
03.1999 - 04.2001
- Provided hourly compassionate care to medically fragile pediatric patients in home settings.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patient safety.
- Educated families on patient care plans and health management strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient support.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to medical staff.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Trained new nurses on pediatric care protocols and best practices.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system effectively.
Nurse Extern to RN, Renal/MedSurg
Methodist Hospital
Merrillville, Indiana
07.1997 - 03.1999
- Started in the role of Nurse Extern. Graduated and passed the NCLEX, then moved into the role of staff RN.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily support activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for examinations and treatments.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Purdue University Northwest
Westville, IN05-1998
Skills
- Critical care
- NICU protocols
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Emergency care
- Care continuum coordination
- Transporting critical newborns from outside facilities
Certification
RNC-NIC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification
Special Considerations and Skills
- Interim Clinical Manager for NICU/OB September 2025-December 2025
- Creates, balances, and manages the NICU Staff schedule
- Skilled in UKG scheduling and payroll software
- Have been or currently am involved in multiple QI projects for the NICU improving budget, care, and patient outcomes in the NICU
Timeline
Office Staff Nurse
Physicians for Women
04.2003 - 11.2003
Staff RN, NICU
Northwest Health-Porter
04.2001 - Current
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Pediartic Nursing Specialists (PNC)
03.1999 - 04.2001
Nurse Extern to RN, Renal/MedSurg
Methodist Hospital
07.1997 - 03.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Purdue University Northwest